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Unwrapping the Past: How telegraphs paved the way for today’s festive texts
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Unwrapping the Past: How telegraphs paved the way for today’s festive texts

These days, most people in the UK probably don’t give a second thought to the idea of emailing festive greetings: texting a quick ‘thank you’ on Christmas morning, or doing a video call with those who couldn’t be there to celebrate in person. Today’s smartphones conveniently allow us to communicate with others anywhere in the...

20 Dec 2023 By
Long term review sets out pressing need to modernise infrastructure to support economic growth and climate action
Scout Moor windarm and the Naden Reservoirs near Rochdale

Long term review sets out pressing need to modernise infrastructure to support economic growth and climate action

Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are taken now, according to the government’s independent advisers on infrastructure strategy. The Second National Infrastructure Assessment – a five yearly review conducted by the National Infrastructure Commission – sets out a...

18 Oct 2023 By
Broad coalition of public and private bodies back Commission’s vision for infrastructure

Broad coalition of public and private bodies back Commission’s vision for infrastructure

The Second National Infrastructure Assessment, published today, has already attracted broad support from a range of membership and representative bodies, as well as experts from across the sectors in the Commission’s remit. A selection of comments can be found below. The Commission is grateful to all of the many organisations it has consulted during the...

18 Oct 2023 By
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough leaders inform national infrastructure advisers’ fact-finding tour
Commissioners including Sir John Armitt shown alongside Mayor Nik Johnson standing outside Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority offices, Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough leaders inform national infrastructure advisers’ fact-finding tour

Ensuring Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and the surrounding areas have the infrastructure in place to help connect people to well paid jobs and sustainably grow the local economy was on the agenda as the government’s official advisers on infrastructure visited the region today (Wednesday, 2 November). Improving rural connectivity through better public transport and broadband, enhancing flood...

2 Nov 2022 By

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