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The UK government has outlined an ambitious vision for the nation’s infrastructure, aiming to drive economic growth through strategic investment and reform. In a keynote speech at Skanska’s national headquarters, Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, emphasised the central role of construction and infrastructure in building a more resilient economy.
Speaking to industry leaders, Jones reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling the challenges facing the UK’s infrastructure, drawing on the Chancellor’s “three pillars” of stability, investment, and reform. He highlighted the nation’s lagging economic growth over the past 14 years, stating that if the UK had matched OECD growth levels, it would have £140Bn more in economic output, equating to an additional £58Bn for public services.
“Infrastructure is the engine for growth, but that engine is in serious need
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