23 Feb 2021
Speculation grows that the government may review the national networks NPS and reduce the scale its £27bn second road investment strategy (RIS2) on climate grounds ahead of COP26
UK
23 Feb 2021
The National Infrastructure Commission has published a ten-point plan for achieving carbon net zero in its annual monitoring report
UK
23 Feb 2021
The legislation enabling the construction of the western extension of HS2 required complex and detailed environmental assessments from over 2,000 staff
UK
23 Feb 2021
Cost savings, reduced disturbance and carbon neutrality were the benefits of an innovative road project in Cumbria
UK
23 Feb 2021
Nuclear power could meet a third of the UK’s green hydrogen needs by 2050, according to the Nuclear Industry Council (NIC)
UK
9 Feb 2021
Disagreements on housing, greenbelt and building heights between the government and the GLA have been resolved and the London Plan can proceed.
UK
9 Feb 2021
Jacobs selected to ensure the £8bn Lower Thames Crossing is delivered on time and on budget
UK
9 Feb 2021
Defra appoints Natalie Prosser as interim CEO of the new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
UK
8 Feb 2021
Defra has announced Natalie Prosser as interim CEO of the new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
UK
8 Feb 2021
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a complex brownfield site in the east end of London carried out by Temple Group
UK
8 Feb 2021
Arup, Arcadis and Mott MacDonald appointed to assist Bristol in delivering its ambitious One City Plan
UK
8 Feb 2021
The adoption of design codes in the planning system will offer great opportunities for consultancies, argues LUC’s Philip Smith
UK
8 Feb 2021
IEMA, the EIC and The Aldersgate Group say delayed Environment Bill presents an opportunity to improve it
UK
8 Feb 2021
Neil Hornby begins tenure as CEO of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
UK
8 Feb 2021
Only more nuclear capacity will allow the UK to cater for a doubling of electricity demand by 2050, claims conservative think tank
UK
25 Jan 2021
An Environment Agency consultation on the design of a new pressurised water reactor for potential use at Bradwell B has prompted speculation
UK
25 Jan 2021
A team including FPCR, RSK, BWB, Vanguardia and RPS worked on the environmental statement for a key midlands infrastructure development
UK
25 Jan 2021
Following radical changes to procurement, Atkins has made a key appointment to lead on its social value strategy in the UK. Is this a sign of things to come?
Europe, Global, UK
25 Jan 2021
Objections to the UK’s National Policy Statements on climate change grounds are unlikely to succeed, argues a legal expert. Objectors are now turning to the NSIP regime and DCOs as the 'theatre of war'
UK
25 Jan 2021
High Court ruling on Surrey oil well will have implications for the downstream carbon and indirect emissions debate
UK
12 Jan 2021
Following a lengthy delay, Ørsted’s Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm has been given development consent
UK
12 Jan 2021
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is calling for a rail tunnel to be built beneath the Irish Sea, as part of national transport improvements
UK
12 Jan 2021
The consultancy provided engineering and environmental services, allowing consent for battery storage at the Gateway Energy Centre
UK
12 Jan 2021
Environmental Standards Scotland is to begin its work in the summer
UK
12 Jan 2021
A campaign group will claim in court that permission for the A303 Stonehenge scheme was granted illegally
UK
18 Dec 2020
A white paper has laid out the government’s plans for meeting the UK’s future energy needs
UK
18 Dec 2020
The government’s road and energy policies are to be challenged in the High Court next year and battle over Heathrow third runway is set to continue
UK
18 Dec 2020
Noise Consultants and sister company Air Quality Consultants are to provide environmental consultancy for the new HS2 terminus at London Euston
UK
18 Dec 2020
Consultancy and project manager Atkins provided design and planning services for the UK’s first new reservoir for 30 years
UK
18 Dec 2020
With COVID-19 back, the construction sector is not out of the woods yet and materials shortages are biting hard
UK