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  • Spacer Ministers award extra £270m to LEPsFunding for infrastructure projects announced in last week's Budget has been allocated to Local Enterprise Partnerships across England. 29 March 2012
  • Eurostar Photo: iStock High Speed 1 'not value for money'The economic benefit of building the UK's only existing high-speed rail line will not be big enough to meet the cost of the project, it has been revealed today. 28 March 2012
  • George Osborne and Budget box Osborne launches 'Budget for business and growth'The government will work with cities to devolve decision-making powers and encourage the private sector in areas where the public sector dominates the economy, Chancellor George Osborne said today. 21 March 2012
  • Motorway iStock Cameron calls for private cash for roadsPrivate finance, including pension funds, should be used to upgrade and maintain major roads in England, David Cameron said today. 19 March 2012

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  • Transparent The whole pictureThe aim of the infrastructure code isn't just to help councils finish their Whole of Government Accounts. It should also to help them manage their assets better 01 April 2012
  • Photo: Shutterstock Weak foundationsInvestment in infrastructure is the chancellor's way of providing a necessary stimulus to the flatlining economy. But how does he intend to find the funds without dipping into the public purse or using the unpopular PFI? Mark Hellowell reports 01 February 2012
  • Getty Train Cover Feature On the fast-track?Justine Greening has been propelled to the top role in transport, just in time to oversee the controversial high-speed line planned between London and Birmingham. She will have a tough job defending its financial and green credentials, says Christian Wolmar 01 November 2011

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