ITS UK sets out 100 Day Plan for Transport Technology

ITS UK has welcomed the new Government and Parliament following the General Election, publishing a 100 Day Plan for Transport Technology that sets out how the UK can best utilise intelligent transport to deliver a better network. The 100 Day Plan puts the recommendations of ITS UK’s Manifesto for the Future of Transport into a […]

Transport sector reacts to Labour Party manifesto

Following the launch of the Labour manifesto, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s pleasing to see major concerns for drivers, such as local road maintenance and the transition to electric vehicles, high on the list of Labour’s priorities if they win power. However, there is an important issue which is notably absent. “The previous […]

Twelve Tier 1 contractors launch A Blueprint for Growth: Boosting the UK’s growth and productivity through the construction and infrastructure industry

Twelve Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have published their Blueprint for Growth, sharing 12 recommendations that the future government should implement to effectively boost the UK’s economic growth and productivity. Collectively directly employing nearly 100,000 people across the UK and representing £25 billion of UK revenue – which can be factored by […]

General Election causes Lower Thames Crossing DCO delay

The Secretary of State for Transport has issued a Written Ministerial Statement that sets a new deadline for the determination of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO application for 4 October 2024. This is due to the General Election and to allow appropriate time for any new Secretary of State to consider the application, however the […]