13 November 2019
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The pre-election period
In the run-up to the UK General Election, the Commission – like most other public sector bodies – is required to...
01 November 2019
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Vacancy: Chief Executive
The National Infrastructure Commission is looking for a new Chief Executive. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the NIC’s secretariat,...
11 October 2019
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Regulation Study
Utility regulators must have new powers if UK is to tackle climate change
The UK will fail to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 if regulators aren’t given new powers to ensure...
07 October 2019
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NIA
Commission vision for drought resilience recognised by engineering experts
The National Infrastructure Commission’s work on improving the resilience of England’s water supply to drought has received the Institution of Civil...
20 September 2019
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NIA
Falling price of renewables shows a low carbon future can be low cost
The government has announced that twelve new renewable energy projects have won Contracts for Difference (CfD) – with some offshore wind...
13 September 2019
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Resilience
Summer disruption highlights need to understand ‘cascade effect’ on resilience of inter-connected infrastructure systems
The National Infrastructure Commission is looking to address gaps in understanding of the resilience of complex infrastructure systems so that a...
11 September 2019
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Cities
Sir John Armitt speech to Cities Summit
Commission Chair Sir John Armitt addressed Metro Mayors and other city leaders from around the country who came together at a...
11 September 2019
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Cities
Mayors tell PM: ‘You know the power of devolution better than anyone, now let us control our own destiny’
Today five of England’s metro mayors and leaders from cities across the country have gathered in London to set aside their...
04 September 2019
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NIA
‘Infrastructure revolution’ must be underpinned by long-term action plan
The chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission today welcomed the Chancellor’s pitch for an ‘infrastructure revolution’ in his Spending Review – but...