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Christian Wolmar’s examination of nationalisation reveals that in the 1980s and 1990s the system was making progress
Overbuilding poses threat to business model of fibre broadband groups challenging the big incumbents
Since the privatisation and break-up of British Rail, train transport has proved itself ill-suited to conventional capitalism
Chief executive defends using third-party managers while group builds its own expertise
Echoes of lockdown as employees work from home but business leaders warn of painful economic impact
Promised investments in high-speed links to Manchester and Leeds are being eroded in favour of spending in the south
Supplier says payout is ‘below the level expected by our regulator’
Disparity in access to fast internet sets back rural and poorer areas, data analysis shows
SDIC has marketed its environmental credentials but has invested in controversial hydropower plant
Openreach head hits out at ‘tortuous’ process of hiring skilled workers from the EU
Insurance group wants to back early-stage investments with a social purpose
Financing will enable Goldman-backed ‘altnet’ to participate in government scheme to reach rural areas
Institution was set up last year to back projects that support transition to net zero and ‘levelling up’
Move to hybrid working contributes to £2bn funding gap but ministers claim there is ‘enormous scope’ for cuts
RMT union action over jobs and pay backed by 89% of members who voted
John Armitt urges transparency from government on energy bills impact
Project heads to seek injunctions to control demos along entire length of route, MPs told
Infrastructure ‘pinch points’ are making it more difficult for the EU to move away from Russian oil and gas
Competitors working together is key to achieving progress in climate, security and energy
Postwar reconstruction will hinge on reducing corruption and forging a genuinely close relationship with the EU
Worst deluges in decades highlight crumbling infrastructure and exacerbate delays at flagship terminal
UK’s net zero targets at risk due to delays caused by poor planning and investment in infrastructure
The latest addition to the London Underground is restrained and austere, with touches that echo older glories
Sir Jon Thompson’s departure would create fresh upheaval at audit watchdog say executives
Public projects tick several boxes in the UK but whether or not they are good for the nation’s purse is a different matter
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