44 more councils across England to benefit from funding to boost chargepoint rollout funding forms part of £381 million dedicated fund to roll out chargepoints throughout the country EV chargepoint grant expanded to those without a driveway as part of government’s Plan for Drivers comes as over 56,000 public chargepoints have now been installed across...
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Leeds regeneration to deliver affordable homes and improved infrastructure – Room 151
Leeds City Council’s executive board is to approve plans for a 10-year regeneration project that will see the authority partner with national, regional and local government. Leeds city centre and five adjoining ‘city rim’ neighbourhoods will be regenerated, delivering 20,000 new homes. LATIF North | York | 19 March The Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership is...
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Insiders At Nexus Infrastructure Sold UK£14m Of Stock Potentially Indicating Weakness
Despite a 10.0% gain in Nexus Infrastructure plc’s (LON:NEXS) stock price this week, shareholders shouldn’t let up. In spite of the relatively cheap prices, insiders made the decision to sell UK£14m worth of stock in the last 12 months. This could be a warning indicator of vulnerabilities in the future. While we would never suggest...
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UK Government Allocates Billions for Infrastructure
01 Mar 2024 2 Min Read CW Team The United Kingdom government has recently announced a significant investment, allocating billions to propel the nation’s infrastructure development. This financial commitment underscores the government’s dedication to fostering economic growth, enhancing public services, and fortifying the country’s foundation for future generations. This substantial funding, in the order of...
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London’s Bold Move: UK-India infrastructure bridge set to redefine global investment landscape
In a diplomatic chess game where negotiations on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement have hit some stumbling blocks, London’s Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli, in an interview with CNBC-TV18, talks about the game-changing initiative that could tilt the balance in favor of robust economic partnerships. The UK-India Infrastructure Bridge – a dynamic project with the potential...
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UK and Egypt sign sustainable cities and infrastructure pact
His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt Gareth Bayley and Deputy Chairman of The New Urban Communities Authority Eng. Amin Ghoneim signed a Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday 6th February 2024 in Cairo. The new partnership between the UK and the Government of Egypt will boost cooperation in...
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Government finally publishes £775bn infrastructure pipeline | Construction News
The government expects up to £775bn to be spent on infrastructure and construction across the public and private sectors in the next decade. The long-awaited National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from Whitehall’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) outlines 660 projects over the next 10 years. The document was released this week, having been anticipated throughout...
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Kistos Holdings plc Acquires EDF Energy (Gas Storage) Limited, Securing UK Ownership of Critical UK Energy Infrastructure
Kistos Holdings plc, a low-carbon-intensity hydrocarbon producer, has acquired EDF Energy (Gas Storage) Limited from EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited. Orrick advised Kistos Holdings plc (LSE: KIST). Kistos will operate two gas storage facilities that EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited owned – Hill Top Farm and Hole House Farm, Kistos said in a statement. The...
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ScottishPower plans £5.4bn investment in green UK energy infrastructure
SCOTTISHPOWER has unveiled £5.4bn (US$6.8bn) worth of contract opportunities covering the next ten years that will support electricity network ambitions and a net zero future. The contracts offered by the integrated energy company include transmission projects across central and southern Scotland and will involve adding new high voltage substations, overhead line construction, as well as...
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The costs go nuclear for Britain’s infrastructure by excluding China
It was recently revealed that the development of the British nuclear power point “Hinckley Point C” has ballooned by 23 billion pounds (US$29 billion) and is expected to be delayed by up to four years. The revelation is a big blow to British infrastructure and adds to the country’s energy problems, which have grown in...
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Storm Jocelyn batters the UK, disrupts travel and energy infrastructure across northwest Europe
Storm Jocelyn that battered the UK on Tuesday and overnight is sweeping east, disrupting travel and energy infrastructure across northwest Europe. A man walks past a public information sign on the beach ahead of the arrival of Storm Jocelyn, in Brighton, Britain. Storm Jocelyn batters the UK, disrupts travel and energy infrastructure across northwest Europe...
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Second National Infrastructure Assessment – NIC
In the five years since the first National Infrastructure Assessment, government has worked to increase the share of electricity generated by renewables, set up the UK Infrastructure Bank, devolve transport funding to major city regions, and provide industry with the direction to rapidly build gigabit capable broadband networks. But there is more to be done...