7 h. ago Labour must not overlook London when it comes to infrastructure spending

Labour must not overlook London when it comes to infrastructure spending  MSN

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1 week ago London Infrastructure Set to Miss Out in Reeves Spending Plans

London Infrastructure Set to Miss Out in Reeves Spending Plans  Bloomberg

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1 week ago Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears

Prime minister announces changes to boost UK’s artificial intelligence infrastructure in speech at London Tech WeekUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children.The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s investment plans: sugaring the bitter pill of austerity | Editorial

The chancellor is right to be planning for the long term, but voters won’t be patient if change isn’t felt soonInequality between British regions is not a new problem and Rachel Reeves is not the first chancellor to want to close the gap. In 2014, George Osborne promised a “northern powerhouse” to rival the dominance of London and the south-east. He pledged devolution and investment in infrastructure to connect northern cities, to unlock productivity and growth.Since then, Britain’s economy has suffered multiple shocks, some external (the pandemic, inflation stoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), others self-inflicted (Brexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget). Each time, the damage was more severe in places already falling behind. Boris Johnson claimed levelling up as his defining purpose. Rishi Sunak let the ambition slide. Now it is being revived by a Labour chancellor. In a speech announcing transport investments on Wednesday, Ms Reeves promised a “renewal of Britain”, with prosperity ...

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2 w. ago London Partner Roberta Downey Wired for Disputes: Tech, Infrastructure, and the New Frontier of Risk

London Partner Roberta Downey Wired for Disputes: Tech, Infrastructure, and the New Frontier of Risk  JD Supra

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3 w. ago Royal London builds infrastructure capability with Dalmore Capital acquisition

Royal London builds infrastructure capability with Dalmore Capital acquisition  Pensions & Investments

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4 w. ago Royal London to buy infrastructure asset manager Dalmore Capital

Royal London to buy infrastructure asset manager Dalmore Capital  FT Adviser

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