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Politics
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Time will tell if George Osborne's latest spending review is good for engineering.
Having had a mixed reception across the business world, the impact of the Government's new apprenticeship levy, announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement, may be very different for firms across the engineering sector, says Paul Jackson. -
Video: Isabel Dedring, London Deputy Mayor for Transport
Chancellor George Osborne's recent Spending Review confirmed Transport for London's £11bn capital settlement to 2020/21 but the scaling back of revenue grant will leave a major hole in future funding aspirations, warns Isabel Dedring. -
Reaching for a world of customer focused asset management, whole life value and Totex
Osborne’s commitment to infrastructure is welcome but the world is changing. For infrastructure professionals just being “the builders” is no longer enough, says Antony Oliver. -
George the Builder
George Osborne rose before the House on Wednesday to give his third budget statement this year, a rare treat for a Chancellor who usually only get two bites at that particular cherry. He was, therefore, determined to make the most of it and reinforce his message to the electorate. -
Comprehensive Spending Review 2015: industry reaction
Infrastructure professionals broadly welcomed the Chancellor’s continued focus on investment in infrastructure but warned that while capital spending was maintained, cuts in operational budgets across department could have significant delivery implications. -
2015 Comprehensive Spending Review: Creating a resilient economy
Autumn Statement: ACE's Peter Campbell reviews the highlights of Chancellor George Osborne's latest Comprehensive Spending Review. -
Infrastructure industry has to get into politics says deputy London mayor
Selling the message that investment leads to public good is critical for infrastructure’s future according to Isabel Dedring. -
Infrastructure UK and Major Projects Authority to merge as government streamlines project delivery.
Government creates Infrastructure and Projects Authority, a new body to help manage and deliver major projects for UK economy. -
Infrastructure Commission shows government listens when industry speaks with one voice
It is now a week since George Osborne announced his latest coup that a new National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) would be established with Lord Adonis as its ‘interim chair’. Nelson Ogunshakin assesses the future prospects - and commission candidates. -
CEO sought for National Infrastructure Commission
Lord Adonis to act as interim chair until a permanent person is appointed following legislation; Chancellor to oversee new organisation.