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NISTA confidence in cladding remediation programme falls

National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has lowered its delivery confidence assessment rating for the government’s cladding remediation programme because of concerns over capacity and rising construction costs.

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Major projects show strong foundations for success

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) says analysis gives confidence that government’s most complex and strategically significant projects can be successfully delivered.

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Failure to install machine properly leads to child injury and £266,666 fine

Failure to properly secure a snow machine installed above a public area led to injury to a child from falling glass, a court hearing a Health and Safety Executive prosecution heard.

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Planning reforms speed up infrastructure approvals process

Changes to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) regime coming into force this month will mean UK wind and solar farms, nuclear plants, reservoirs and new transport links will be built at the fastest pace in a generation, says the government.

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Development consent granted for another large solar farm

Plans for one of the largest solar farms in the UK, the One Earth Solar Farm DCO, have been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

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NHS investment focus switches to long term under 10 year capital plan

The government has published a 10 Year Capital Plan for the health service that promises patients faster access to care, more GP appointments, modern NHS facilities and more services closer to home.

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New consultation opens on Jackdaw development

The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) has opened a new consultation on the North Sea’s Jackdaw field.

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Not exactly what it says on the tin

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates opens the lid to look inside the insurance policy tin.

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NAO confirms cost rise for HS2

The Department for Transport (DfT) and High Speed Two Ltd (HS2) are making progress in their reset of (HS2), but significant work remains to be done before they can complete the reset in 2027, says a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

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Planning Inspectorate claims performance step-change

The Planning Inspectorate claims a step change in its ability to support the planning system with significant improvement in achieving targets for performance including faster approvals for infrastructure projects.

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