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Telecoms group’s competitors race to lay fibre networks across UK before incumbent
Chancellor rejects reports that project will finish on outskirts of capital to save money
MPs accuse lender of lacking ‘strategic vision’ of where to target investment
Contentious Messina span seen as investment catalyst but confronts local resistance
The government seems to have lost interest in the idea of a new body to oversee the network
Islamabad says $10bn revamp of colonial-era line is essential even as it faces risk of default and forex reserves plunge
EU member states have reached a deal on the world’s first major carbon border tax, N…
Move sparks backlash from alternative fibre networks
Private sector will play a role in rebuilding the country but rule of law remains a concern
We live in an age of extraordinary human endeavours, but it seems impossible to run eight carriages along a fixed line
Energy and labour costs soar as summer heatwave caused more burst pipes
With the private sector’s help, New Delhi has stepped up spending on infrastructure in neighbouring countries
Government aims to provide ultrafast internet to all homes across country
BT division suspends work on future projects as it seeks savings amid high inflation
Driver shortages, industrial unrest and infrastructure problems leave travellers stuck
East-west high-speed line pared again but HS2 chief confident north-south project will not be cut back
Network which sells to multiple internet service providers faces increasing competition
Passenger complaints against Transpennine Express double in last quarter triggering calls for urgent intervention
Head of Beijing’s alternative to World Bank says it will maintain suspension of operations in Russia
Australian pension fund manager IFM says instability and lack of clarity are delaying investment
Treasury seeks more savings on high-speed rail project less than a year after eastern leg to Leeds was scrapped
Waiting for unspecified ‘progress’ to be achieved before releasing funds looted by corrupt former leaders is unconscionable
UK prime minister said Northern Powerhouse Rail would be built in full between Liverpool and Hull via Bradford
Jakarta is sinking but experts warn government cannot afford Joko Widodo’s ambitious legacy project
Rising construction materials prices could hit chancellor’s ability to deliver on pledges, say experts
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