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Interim rail freight growth target - why does it matter?

Why the UK’s 40% rail freight growth target by 2040 matters for infrastructure, decarbonisation, supply chains and building public support.

Social Value Spotlight On… PeoplePlus

success is measured by outcomes - real jobs, sustainable long-term employment... and a genuine fit between employer needs and community gains.

What NPPF means for water

Explore how the 2026 NPPF reforms place water infrastructure, drainage and flood risk at the heart of growth planning in England.

Onshore Wind Conference 2026: turning promise into power

A year of progress has set the stage for onshore wind to shift from ambition to delivery, with repowering, community engagement and grid reform.

Why does good news always land so hard?

Water Reform’s Trust Problem: Why £3.4bn Investment Isn’t Improving Public Confidence

Onshore Wind: (Re)powering the future

In partnership with BMG Research, we have surveyed communities across Great Britain to explore public attitudes towards onshore wind repowering.

How desalination can improve UK water resilience

Desalination could strengthen UK water resilience, offering a climate-independent supply alongside conservation, demand management and reservoirs.

Reindustrialisation - a look at the new DESNZ priority

Reindustrialisation is rapidly becoming a defining theme of the Government's approach to energy and infrastructure.

Burnham begins - what it means for the water sector

Clear water ahead