King’s speech: what you need to know

The Architects’ Journal King’s speech: what you need to know Social housing, cladding remediation and Northern Powerhouse Rail all made appearances in today’s (13 May) king’s speech despite doubts surrounding prime minister Keir Starmer’s future The post King’s speech: what you need to know appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail, the right way

Labour’s revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and promise to spend up to £45bn in building it, was a shining light for the North as we kicked off a new calendar year. The post Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail, the right way appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

NAO: DfT must do more on Northern Powerhouse Rail

The National Audit Office has found that despite more than a decade of planning, the DfT still has much to do the ensure the programme is a success.

Government not clear enough how Northern Powerhouse Rail will benefit North, NAO says

Watchdog says engagement with local authorities and strategic partners has been unclear

Government’s £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail plan includes new line between Manchester and Liverpool

Scheme will initially focus on upgrades in Yorkshire and includes new line between Birmingham and Manchester as long-term objective