Queen’s Speech: Government plans new legislation to open up markets and promote competition
The Government is planning to introduce new legislation to make economic regulators work better , open up markets and promote competition.
Water and regulated utility assets among lowest rates of return for investors, Deloitte survey finds
Infrastructure investments in water and regulated utility assets are providing some of the lowest internal rates of return for investors, according to the latest infrastructure investors survey from Deloitte.
New world first standard for cutting carbon in infrastructure released
The Green Construction Board and British Standards Institution have launched a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) document for carbon management in infrastructure.
IMF warns countries charging too little for water
Public water utilities in many countries are charging households a price that is just a fraction of what it costs to deliver water, let alone maintain or expand water infrastructure, according to David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KPMG warns economic impact of winter floods will reach £5bn-plus
UK-headquartered professional services group KPMG is warning that the cost of this December’s floods could be as high as £5. 8 billion – an initial estimate.
Winter floods: survey shows £250m damage and rising to key infrastructure
New research from the Local Government Association (LGA) says £250 million in damage was caused to key infrastructure like roads, bridges, public rights of way, and drainage systems by this winter’s flooding - and the final bill could be significantly higher.
Government sets out roadmap to support water sector resilience
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published a new policy papers setting out the Government’s plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.
ICE launches Manifesto for Infrastructure Scotland 2016
The Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland (ICE) has challenged all policy-makers to sign-up to a pledge supporting infrastructure maintenance, development and delivery for the benefit of the country, in the run-up to May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
MPs launch new inquiry on future flood prevention in England
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today announced an inquiry into future flood prevention in England following severe flooding this winter.
Utilities, academic and business leaders to advise National Infrastructure Commission on UK needs
A coalition of UK business, industry, academic and environment leaders, including the utilities, has issued a nationwide call for evidence to inform an independent assessment of the UK’s future infrastructure needs and how they could be met.