All Government policy articles – Page 54
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FeaturesHow Theresa May can avoid a construction recession
In these days of lightning fast political changes, and possibly dire economic prospects, prime minister Theresa May has to hit the ground running if she is to prevent construction slipping into another recession
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NewsGovernment reassures firms over EU workers
Government “fully expects” legal status of EU nationals in UK to be “properly protected” post-Brexit
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NewsMay pledges infrastructure bonds - but Heathrow looks in doubt
Britain’s next prime minister vows to build economy “that works for everyone”
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NewsGovernment lags behind land sales target
Spending watchdog finds Tories have made just 5% progress towards their 2020 target
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NewsLeadsom: 'I would review HS2'
Tory leadership candidate also says she does not yet have a view on Heathrow expansion
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NewsHS2 to stop at Sheffield city centre to save £1bn
Chairman David Higgins suggests cost-saving alternative to Meadowhall station
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NewsSiemens puts new UK wind power on hold after Brexit vote
Engineering company’s UK boss says new plans will be frozen until EU-UK trading relationship is clarified
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CommentBrexit survival guide
Forget about Remain - that particular ship has sailed. Here are five more Rs that deserve your attention in this post-vote UK
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NewsThird of councils now using standardised PQQs
SEC Group survey finds increasing adoption of standardised procurement
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NewsCall for 'muscular' London housing body
Business lobby group London First calls on mayor Sadiq Khan to make good on his election pledge
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NewsEast End mayor wants Goodsyard ally to 'kill off' scheme
John Biggs says appointment of Bishopsgate opponent Jules Pipe to City Hall post will kibosh development
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NewsHeathrow decision put back until 'at least October'
Transport secretary says Brexit has put back airport expansion decision
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NewsSafety fears at motorway hard shoulder plans
MPs say £6bn smart motorways programme could pose major safety risks
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NewsHousing minister: 'Keep calm and carry on'
Government ministers say infrastructure and housing spending is more important, not less, post-Brexit
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NewsFormer construction tsar turns uni professor
Peter Hansford become professor at UCL’s Bartlett school
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NewsWales infrastructure worth £300m in doubt after Brexit
Major road projects in doubt while future of £2bn rail project is also unclear
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NewsHS2 'over budget and behind schedule' says watchdog
National Audit Office says HS2 has ballooned well over £55.7bn budget while first phase could open 12 months late
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NewsOsborne seeks to calm Brexit fears
Chancellor says UK government has resolve to ‘maintain fiscal stability’
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NewsBrexit sparks fears over HS2
Industry fears Brexit and change of leadership could threaten big-ticket infrastructure projects
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CommentUK economy: Steadying the ship
Whatever the outcome of the EU referendum, it’s important that those on both sides of the debate now work together to get the UK economy and construction back on course after months of uncertainty