Politics

Labour backs Green New Deal proposals to decarbonise Britain by 2030

Delegates at Labour’s conference in Brighton vote to adopt ambitious zero carbon target.

2 years 9 months ago
Labour aims to renationalise rail in first term, says shadow transport secretary

The sooner Labour can renationalise the rail sector the better, says shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald.

2 years 9 months ago
Still unclear how and when Brexit impasse will be broken

Despite the news headlines, it remains unclear how political events will pan out and whether MPs will agree on a solution to the problem of Brexit.

2 years 10 months ago
Positive signs on the environment from new PM’s appointments

What might the new Boris Johnson administration mean for the environment and climate policy?

2 years 11 months ago
High expectations from industry as Boris Johnson starts work at Number Ten

The UK’s new prime minister looks to have an even harder job than his predecessor, with expectations high on many fronts.

2 years 11 months ago
What can construction expect now Boris Johnson is PM?

There will be opportunities as well as concerns for the construction industry, as Boris Johnson becomes prime minister.

2 years 11 months ago
Tories risk taking country down with them, says Scape chief executive

Public sector procurement chief speaks out after latest ONS construction output figures show a minimal growth in new work.

3 years 3 weeks ago
Tory leadership contenders must back infrastructure to secure economy, say CECA

Give full backing to infrastructure, contractors’ group advises Tory leadership hopefuls.

3 years 1 month ago
Grayling told transport bosses not to reveal delays to key rail scheme

Beleaguered transport secretary Chris Grayling accused of hiding key information from MPs.

3 years 2 months ago
Construction minister quits over threat of a no-deal Brexit happening

Richard Harrington said he was forced to resign from the government as he needed to do all he could to prevent a no-deal Brexit happening.

3 years 3 months ago