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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

Drought, trust and the water sector: why clear communication matters more than ever.

As drought becomes more frequent across England, discover why clear communication is critical for water companies to build trust and resilience.

Infrastructure in an era of greater scrutiny

Major infrastructure projects are entering a new era, where success is increasingly shaped by perception, making brand, narrative and comms critical.

Farewell SoCC, you will not be missed!

The end of SoCC marks a major shift in NSIP consultation under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, bringing greater flexibility & less red tape.

Tackling constraints to unlock AI Growth Zones

Copper Consultancy, in partnership with the Renewable Energy Association (REA), hosted a parliamentary roundtable.

Nine actions developers delivering major projects should take now following new guidance

Discover the actions developers should take under the National Infrastructure Planning Guidance to improve engagement and prepare for consent.

London sets out rules for data centres as Khan bets on "industries of the future"

London's draft Plan introduces a data centre policy, new Green Belt rules and utility requirements, reshaping development across the capital.