Government too involved in HS2, warns top infrastructure adviser Transport and infrastructure Too much government involvement in HS2 has hampered delivery and fuelled massive cost overruns and delays, according to a key infrastructure adviser. Sir John Armitt, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, told MPs he had “never been convinced by the governance structure of HS2,” having been influenced by his own experience delivering the infrastructure for [...]
Rise in National Insurance and Minimum Wage delivers ‘ big blow’ to struggling firms Business Rachel Reeves’ increase to employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC) will be a “big blow” to sectors already suffering from higher costs, a number of businesses have warned. While delivering the Autumn Budget this afternoon, the Chancellor announced a number of “very difficult decisions” in order to fill the £22bn “black hole” inherited by the Conservatives. [...]
Treasury chief unveils new infrastructure body after HS2 fiasco Business The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) will bring oversight of UK infrastructure under "one roof."