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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Structures Fund to pledge £1bn to motor infrastructure

The government have announced the structures fund, putting £1bn to repairing and upgrading bridges, tunnels, and flyovers.

£8bn flood defence package to prioritise UK contractors

A flood defence package worth £7.9bn is promised by DEFRA to be the largest investment in anti-flood infrastructure ever.

ONS stats April 2025 shows mild output growth for construction

The newly released ONS stats April 2025 show a modest growth in construction output, with most sectors growing somewhat.

New Towns, new communities, new approach: The case for integrated delivery

New Towns present a huge opportunity but to avoid the mistakes of the past, we must rethink not only what we  build but how we build it, write Dr Deb Upadhyaya and Andrew Alsbury of AtkinsRéalis

Industry reacts to Labour spending review

Rachel Reeves has delivered the Labour spending review, with reactions from leading industry members showing support.

Rachel Reeves to announce affordable housing boost in spending review

Details have been confirmed ahead of the spending review with an affordable housing boost and a rise to the social rent cap.

Government launches planning upgrade with Extract AI tool

A new Extract AI tool has been launched to streamline the planning application and approval process for local authorities and developers.

HBF report shows new home planning permission approvals at a low

The Housing Pipeline report for Q1 2025 shows that new home planning permission approvals are at a concerning all time low.

Affordable housing leaders send letter to Parliament

An affordable housing letter has been sent to Matthew Pennycook from BusinessLDN, calling for a more ambitious programme.

Glenigan June 2025 shows new starts increase

Glenigan's June 2025 report shows increasing positivity for the industry as sectors rise or slow their descents.

Construction output on more controlled decline in June 2025 PMI

The June 2025 PMI has been released, showing a more optimistic look in many ways but still concern for the rates of employment.

Chancellor announces £15.6bn for regional transport investment

The Chancellor's £15.6bn regional transport investment package is part of a wider £113bn in capital spending outside South East England, to be confirmed in full in a spending review next week.

UK to avoid US steel tariffs

The UK is set to avoid the 50% US steel tariff for now, as a deal has been struck and is awaiting to be signed by the two nations.

Labour’s first year review: Building the future or falling short?

Ben Arrowsmith, head of planning at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, reviews the good and the bad of Labour’s first year in parliament.

Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025

This autumn, the UK’s built environment community will come together for a very special edition of UK Construction Week Birmingham - marking a decade of innovation, growth, and impact across the industry.

Average wait for homebuilder infrastructure agreements increases to 515 days

A new report from the Home Builders Federation shows that the wait time for Section 106 agreements has increased by 20%.

Government makes military family housing investment worth £1.5bn

A new invstment into military family housing will bring the total investment in this parliament to £7bn for both new homes and renovations.

Government announce first new water reservoirs since 1990s

The government have announced two new reservoirs, the first major water infrastructure reservoirs since the 1990s to combat water scarcity.

Northern Ireland housebuilding sees growth

Northern Irish housebuilding has seen minor growth in starts and completions, but concerns remain for social budgets.

New construction SME support announced in rules reforms

Rules reforms intended to boost construction SME support have been announced, streamlining both land and financing rules.

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