“We will not rest until Kejriwal is released and the Modi government rescinds its authoritarian actions” | File image | (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Apr 10 2024 | 12:14 PM IST Members and supporters of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) globally have observed a day of protest and fasting in solidarity...
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UK and Ukraine sign new defence pact
UK and Ukraine sign new arrangement on defence and industrial cooperation. Signing came during UK’s largest ever trade mission to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 29 UK defence businesses in Kyiv to meet Ukrainian businesses. Trade Minister Greg Hands also in Kyiv to sign the arrangement, co-chair Infrastructure Taskforce and attend trade mission. The...
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Blue Dot Network launched to increase infrastructure investment in emerging markets
Today (9 April), Australia, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, jointly announced the establishment of the Blue Dot Network at the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). The Blue Dot Network is an initiative to certify infrastructure projects that meet or exceed established standards of quality and sustainability. The Secretariat will...
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UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade
Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project, which is expected to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield. To celebrate this achievement, Rail Minister Huw Merriman visited Dore & Totley station in Sheffield on Monday 8 April, where a new and fully accessible platform has now opened. First train at...
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UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6
Network Rail has presented a review of its sixth five-year funding period, Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024. During this time, Network Rail has worked to deliver major rail upgrades across Great Britain to improve the railway for its passengers and freight...
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Atlantica Announces the Acquisition of Two Wind Assets in the United Kingdom
Atlantica Announces the Acquisition of Two Wind Assets in the United Kingdom March 25, 2024 – Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY) (“Atlantica” or the “Company”), announced today that it completed the acquisition of a 100% equity interest stake in two wind assets, with a combined installed capacity of 32 MW in Scotland, United Kingdom....
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National Infrastructure Assessment – NIC
Every five years the Commission publishes a National Infrastructure Assessment which analyses the UK’s long term economic infrastructure needs, and presents a strategic vision over the next thirty years and setting out recommendations for how identified needs should be met. The Second National Infrastructure Assessment is our second such report. Published on 18 October 2023...
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UK: Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Installed at Sheffield Interchange
SWARCO Smart Charging has established a new electric bus charging hub at the Sheffield Interchange to power South Yorkshire’s first electric buses. The EV charging infrastructure has been installed on behalf of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), which secured funding from the UK government’s Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. It will be...
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Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country
44 more councils across England to benefit from funding to boost chargepoint rollout funding forms part of £381 million dedicated fund to roll out chargepoints throughout the country EV chargepoint grant expanded to those without a driveway as part of government’s Plan for Drivers comes as over 56,000 public chargepoints have now been installed across...
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Leeds regeneration to deliver affordable homes and improved infrastructure – Room 151
Leeds City Council’s executive board is to approve plans for a 10-year regeneration project that will see the authority partner with national, regional and local government. Leeds city centre and five adjoining ‘city rim’ neighbourhoods will be regenerated, delivering 20,000 new homes. LATIF North | York | 19 March The Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership is...
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Insiders At Nexus Infrastructure Sold UK£14m Of Stock Potentially Indicating Weakness
Despite a 10.0% gain in Nexus Infrastructure plc’s (LON:NEXS) stock price this week, shareholders shouldn’t let up. In spite of the relatively cheap prices, insiders made the decision to sell UK£14m worth of stock in the last 12 months. This could be a warning indicator of vulnerabilities in the future. While we would never suggest...
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UK Government Allocates Billions for Infrastructure
01 Mar 2024 2 Min Read CW Team The United Kingdom government has recently announced a significant investment, allocating billions to propel the nation’s infrastructure development. This financial commitment underscores the government’s dedication to fostering economic growth, enhancing public services, and fortifying the country’s foundation for future generations. This substantial funding, in the order of...