In its latest annual assessment of the UK's progress towards net zero, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says while emissions continue to fall and momentum is building in sectors such as renewable energy and electric vehicles, progress on electrifying homes and industry has slowed significantly. The report argues that accelerating the switch to clean electricity could not only help meet future climate targets but also protect families from volatile global gas and oil prices.

A major programme of railway improvements across West Yorkshire has been completed after four weeks of intensive engineering work, marking another significant step forward in the transformation of the Transpennine rail corridor. The latest phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), which ran between 30 May and 27 June, focused on the section between Morley and Dewsbury, with teams delivering a series of infrastructure and station improvements designed to support a faster,

The future of several flagship road schemes has been thrown into doubt after the Government confirmed it is examining whether to scale back its next five-year roads investment programme to help finance a £15 billion boost in defence spending. Under proposals outlined alongside the newly published Defence Investment Plan (DIP), ministers are considering reducing elements of the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), with two major National Highways schemes identified as potent

Andy Burnham's first speech as the overwhelming favourite to become Britain's next Prime Minister may not have mentioned National Highways once, but for those working across the highways and infrastructure sector it was arguably one of the most significant transport speeches delivered in recent years. There are moments in politics when a speech does more than set out a manifesto. Sometimes it quietly signals that the assumptions underpinning an entire generation of public pol

Public sector organisations across northern and central England are set to benefit from a new long-term procurement route after Leeds City Council confirmed the successful contractors appointed to a major construction framework worth up to £1.5 billion. The YORbuild Major Works 2 Framework has been established to provide local authorities, public bodies and eligible third-sector organisations with streamlined access to some of the UK's leading construction companies, helping

Senior officials from the Department for Transport (DfT) visited West Berkshire to see first-hand how the council is delivering award-winning highway maintenance, innovative road repair techniques and sustainable transport improvements across the district. The visit provided an opportunity for government representatives to explore how West Berkshire Council, working in partnership with VolkerHighways, is maintaining its highway network while investing in infrastructure design

Passenger services on the Midland Main Line resumed on Monday 29 June, after Network Rail completed a complex recovery and repair operation following the train collision near Bedford earlier this month. The reopening marked the end of an intensive engineering programme that restored one of the UK's busiest rail routes after the incident on 19 June. Teams from across the rail industry worked around the clock to safely recover the damaged trains, repair the infrastructure and p

National Highways is reinforcing its commitment to working closely with local communities by establishing three independent Community Liaison Groups to provide ongoing dialogue and accountability throughout the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. The new groups will give residents, community representatives and local authorities a formal platform to engage directly with the project team, helping to influence construction activity, raise concerns and ensure local voices

Glasgow City Council has approved a draft 10-year development plan that places transport and connectivity at the heart of the city's future, setting out an ambitious vision to support sustainable growth, unlock housing and create a better-connected urban environment. The proposed blueprint, which will now be subject to public consultation, outlines how investment in transport infrastructure, active travel and placemaking will underpin the delivery of more than 30,000 new home

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has strengthened its support for the Armed Forces community by introducing an innovative new initiative at Crawley station designed to help homeless veterans and blue light workers access essential services and rebuild their independence. Launched following Armed Forces Day, the new Squaddie Box installation provides individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with a secure, permanent postal address—an often overlooked but vita

Road users travelling between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from significant improvements sooner than expected, with National Highways confirming that the majority of the new A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme will open during spring 2027. The phased opening will allow motorists to begin using much of the upgraded route while the final and most technically demanding element of the project is completed later in the year. Once open, the scheme will prov

When Andy Burnham delivered his first major speech as the overwhelming favourite to become Britain’s next Prime Minister, it wasn’t simply another political rally. It was a statement of intent—one that could fundamentally reshape how transport, infrastructure and regional investment are planned, funded and delivered across the United Kingdom. While headlines inevitably focused on the politics, those working across highways, rail, utilities and construction should perhaps hav

Passengers using Bury Interchange are set to benefit from a major transformation after plans for the first phase of a comprehensive redevelopment received a £25 million funding boost. The investment marks a significant milestone in the long-term vision to modernise one of Greater Manchester's busiest transport hubs, improving accessibility, passenger facilities and connectivity while supporting wider regeneration across the town centre. Planning approval for the scheme was se

The success of the latest attempt to reset the HS2 programme will depend heavily on the outcome of ongoing negotiations with contractors and whether a clear delivery strategy can finally be established for London Euston, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO). While the independent spending watchdog acknowledges that both the Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd have made progress in reshaping the programme, it warns that significant financial an

Flannery Plant Hire is set to accelerate its expansion after welcoming global asset manager DWS as a strategic investor in the business, marking a significant milestone in the company's 54-year history. The agreement sees DWS acquire a stake in one of the UK's leading operated plant hire specialists, while the Flannery family retains a substantial ownership position. Patrick Flannery and Martin Flannery will continue to lead the company as joint Chief Executive Officers, ensu

The announcement that National Highways has cancelled Skanska's £297 million contract to deliver the long-awaited A46 Newark Bypass has sent shockwaves through the highways sector. For many, the immediate questions are simple. Why would a project that had already secured Development Consent, completed years of design work and appointed a principal contractor suddenly be halted? And perhaps more importantly, what does this mean for the wider roads programme? While National Hig