Glenigan warns UK construction faces “dire straits” as US-Iran war continues
Glenigan is warning that UK construction is facing “dire straits” as the US-Iran war continues with the release of its May 2026 edition of its Construction Index.
Government announces pro-growth changes to landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building faster
The government has announced pro-growth changes to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill which include new measures to slash delays and get Britain building faster.
Construction sector - sluggish major project activity contributes to slower-than-expected recovery
Glenigan’s newly released July 2025 edition of its Construction Review shows an industry which, while definitely on the road to recovery, is making frustratingly slower progress than expected.
Flood resilience inquiry in England - House of Commons EAC to hear from EA Chief and DEFRA Water & Floods Minister
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear evidence in person on Wednesday from Philip Duffy, Environment Agency Chief Executive and Emma Hardy, Minister for Water and Flooding as part of its inquiry into flood resilience in England.
Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €26 million investment in two key water and wastewater projects in Maynooth
Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €26 million investment in two significant projects in Maynooth in the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
Corry Review flags up inefficiencies and difficulties in current system of environmental regulation
The independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape led by economist Dan Corry is calling for reform on how regulators operate, with increased focus on place-based outcomes, greater focus from Defra on facilitating infrastructure projects in the right locations and potential reform of the Habitats Regulations and how they are applied..
Government go-ahead for Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation project
Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed.
Planning Bill - NGOs warn proposed reforms “could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss”
Chiefs of 32 nature organisations have issued a warning to Government that the new planning reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win’ for nature and development, and threaten to demolish environmental law.
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has Second Reading in Parliament
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill had its Second Reading in Parliament yesterday – ahead of the reading Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner warned that there was ‘no time to waste’ and urged Parliament to back key legislation needed to speed up the delivery of the Plan for Change.
Environment Agency and Oxford City Council partner to unlock growth
A partnership between the Environment Agency and Oxford City Council has secured the infrastructure needed to allow the development of around 18,000 new homes in and around Oxford, delivering change in the area in line with the Government’s ambition to unlock growth.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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