Infrastructure
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by more than a third by 2030
Exclusive: Long-awaited decision by water regulator Ofwat falls short of utility’s requested 59% rise
Anna Isaac
18, Dec, 2024 @6:46 PM
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Gaby Hinsliff
10, Dec, 2024 @10:00 AM
UK ‘needs to play catch-up’ in global race to rewire electricity grids
For every £1 spent on renewable energy projects, only 25p was invested in connecting them to grid, report finds
Jillian Ambrose
09, Dec, 2024 @6:00 AM
Constituencies that elected Reform UK candidates blighted by poor roads, report finds
Exclusive: absence of good transport links now an emblem of areas that feel ‘left behind’ and failed by major parties, report claims
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent
27, Nov, 2024 @10:00 PM
Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’
President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners
David Smith in Washington
24, Nov, 2024 @12:00 PM
Australians in outer suburbs have far less access to schools, healthcare and public transport, report finds
Too many new developments lack green spaces and have fast food outlets built before essential infrastructure, peak body warns
Cait Kelly and Josh Nicholas
20, Nov, 2024 @2:00 PM
Australia’s Future Fund to invest in housing, infrastructure and energy transition under new mandate
Sovereign wealth fund’s statement of expectations will be updated for the first time in 15 years
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
20, Nov, 2024 @2:00 PM
Bikes v cars: backlash after Ontario premier threatens to tear up cycling lanes in Toronto
Doug Ford plans to rip out bike lanes on busy streets, citing ‘insanity’ of gridlock he says they contribute to
Leyland Cecco in Toronto
18, Nov, 2024 @6:46 PM
Labour MPs push back against anti-pylon lobbying despite local opposition
Letter by 61 Labour MPs supports ‘cheapest and most pragmatic’ plan for new electricity infrastructure
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
03, Nov, 2024 @3:38 PM
Cycling will be more dangerous due to council clampdowns, say campaigners
Critics of cycling bans in city centres say they unfairly punish cyclists and push them on to congested roads
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent
31, Oct, 2024 @6:00 AM
HS2 will run to London Euston after chancellor commits to funding
Rachel Reeves allocates funds for tunnelling work on high-speed rail link from Old Oak Common to central London
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
30, Oct, 2024 @3:56 PM
Five key charts: what will underpin 2024 budget statement by Rachel Reeves?
Labour chancellor to deliver budget after speculation over tax rises, debt rule changes and promised end to austerity
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
30, Oct, 2024 @7:00 AM
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