Today, the UK Government has unveiled plans for a landmark Rail Reform Bill aimed at transforming the country’s railway system. The proposed legislation will introduce Great British Railways (GBR), a new unified body designed to bring track and train together, ensuring more reliable services and improving passenger experiences.
Department for Transport launches new railways consultation Read More »
The UK Government has recently reaffirmed its support for airport expansion in the southeast, particularly focusing on the addition of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the nation’s air connectivity and stimulate economic growth.
What are the Government’s proposals for airport expansion? Read More »
This article explores the challenges and opportunities within Labour’s plans for decarbonising transport, emphasising the need for clarity and ambition in identifying how transport fits into the Government’s clean power plans.
Is the Government succeeding in Decarbonising Transport? Read More »
The UK Government has faced its fourteenth defeat as the House of Lords voted down proposals that would have weakened copyright laws, raising concerns about the unchecked power of artificial intelligence firms. But what does this mean for the creative industries, and why is this decision so significant?
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On 30 January 2025, Sir Chris Bryant MP, the UK’s Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, delivered the keynote address at the TMT World Congress 2025. His speech outlined the Government’s vision for economic growth through advancements in digital infrastructure and technology.
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This week, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade announced the appointment of 32 Parliamentarians covering 79 markets to the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme.
Who are the Government’s new Trade Envoys? Read More »
On 5 December 2024, the Prime Minister presented the Government’s Plan for Change to Parliament. The Plan outlined five missions including building an NHS fit for the future. With the NHS under severe winter pressure, waiting times at an all-time high, and widespread dissatisfaction with patient care, action is needed.
Plan for Change: More Power to Patients? Read More »
The Government has introduced the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill in the House of Lords, which seeks to give local transport authorities greater powers to direct bus services. However, concerns have been raised that a lack of funding, and increased fares, may undermine the Bill’s intentions.
The Government Progresses with Reforms to Bus Services Read More »
Ahead of her speech next week on the Government’s Plan for Growth, the Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rachel Reeves MP – has announced a package of investment reforms to spur regional growth across the country and attract investment into all corners of the UK. This includes a new approach across the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Office for Investment (OfI), which will work with local leaders across the UK to support places to build pipelines of incoming investment and projects linked to regional growth priorities.
What is the Chancellor’s plan to turbocharge investment? Read More »
The recently published AI Opportunities Action Plan sets an ambitious vision to position the UK as a global AI leader. Central to this strategy are AI Growth Zones which will support data centres by streamlining the planning processes and addressing energy connectivity challenges. With initiatives like the AI Energy Council and advanced energy solutions such as Small Modular Reactors proposed, the plan aims to address the critical link between AI infrastructure and energy demands.
Government AI Action Plan & AI Growth Zones: Where does energy tie into this? Read More »
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