New government plans to boost the construction sector’s productivity could potentially generate savings of £15 billion a year.
The savings hoped were announced alongside the new £600 billion National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline, which sets out projects for the next 10 years, and will encourage the sector to invest in the right technology and skills to meet this demand.

Derby City Council has confirmed a 60 per cent saving on its data centre provision following its switch to Crown Hosting Data Centres.

Derby City Council has been awarded £965,084 over two years to support plans to mitigate impacts on established residents of high levels of migration into their communities.

Around £100 million of National Lottery Funding will be invested over four years to create partnerships that make it easier for people to access sport and physical activity.

The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier flood defence, which will better protect over 14,000 properties from tidal flooding, has been given the go ahead.

Eleven towns and cities from across Northern England have bid for a share of a new £15 million fund to help build a regional legacy from the Great Exhibition of the North.

The planning system in England is more complex, costly and difficult for business than it was five years ago, according to the BCC.

The Housing and Planning Minister has announced the launch of a new £25 million fund to help local authorities deliver the high quality homes the country needs.

UNISON’s petition calling on the government to scrap the public sector pay cap is to be debated in Parliament.

The Environment Agency is urging over 300 properties to sign up to receive free flood warnings.