The green economy race is heating up – and Britain has the edge September 14, 2018 More than two centuries after our role at the leading edge of the Industrial Revolution, the UK needs a new economic and social transformation. One that sees global carbon emissions reduce dramatically. One that is essential for protecting our planet’s health and improving quality of life for future generations. The government strongly believes that the [...]
The green economy race is heating up – and Britain has the edge September 14, 2018 More than two centuries after our role at the leading edge of the Industrial Revolution, the UK needs a new economic and social transformation. One that sees global carbon emissions reduce dramatically. One that is essential for protecting our planet’s health and improving quality of life for future generations. The government strongly believes that the [...]
Sadiq Khan and TfL award London businesses £230,000 to reduce congestion in the capital September 14, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded six businesses more than £230,000 in funding to help them to reduce congestion in the capital by making freight and deliveries more efficient. The businesses, varying from waste collectors to cycle freight, will each receive a slice of the funding, which is a significant increase on the £60,000 that businesses [...]
Sadiq Khan and TfL award London businesses £230,000 to reduce congestion in the capital September 14, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded six businesses more than £230,000 in funding to help them to reduce congestion in the capital by making freight and deliveries more efficient. The businesses, varying from waste collectors to cycle freight, will each receive a slice of the funding, which is a significant increase on the £60,000 that businesses [...]
Mayor power: Devolution is giving Britain a brighter future September 13, 2018 With the distraction of Brexit, one could be forgiven for believing that devolution policy has been dormant since 2016. Indeed, as Westminster negotiates feverishly for optimal European and international status come 30 March, it can seem that domestic policy has been effectively on hold since the referendum. But in that time, a quiet revolution has [...]
Mayor power: Devolution is giving Britain a brighter future September 13, 2018 With the distraction of Brexit, one could be forgiven for believing that devolution policy has been dormant since 2016. Indeed, as Westminster negotiates feverishly for optimal European and international status come 30 March, it can seem that domestic policy has been effectively on hold since the referendum. But in that time, a quiet revolution has [...]
Under-fire HS2 says it will create 15,000 jobs by 2020 September 13, 2018 HS2, the under-fire high speed rail line that will link London to the North, has said it will create 15,000 jobs by 2020 at 30,000 at "peak construction". The company said the £56bn project had already supported over 7,000 roles and that construction, starting next year, would support as many as 30,000. The first phase of the [...]
Under-fire HS2 says it will create 15,000 jobs by 2020 September 13, 2018 HS2, the under-fire high speed rail line that will link London to the North, has said it will create 15,000 jobs by 2020 at 30,000 at "peak construction". The company said the £56bn project had already supported over 7,000 roles and that construction, starting next year, would support as many as 30,000. The first phase of the [...]
Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan says he will not step down in wake of Elizbeth Line delay September 12, 2018 Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan has said he will not step down in the wake of the nine-month delay to the Elizabeth Line. The £15.4bn project was scheduled to open in December this year but has been put back until Autumn 2019 following delays to signalling testing and safety concerns. The delay was roundly criticised by [...]
Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan says he will not step down in wake of Elizbeth Line delay September 12, 2018 Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan has said he will not step down in the wake of the nine-month delay to the Elizabeth Line. The £15.4bn project was scheduled to open in December this year but has been put back until Autumn 2019 following delays to signalling testing and safety concerns. The delay was roundly criticised by [...]