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InsightFuture of Freight: planning reforms must not be the end of the story
A radical change of direction could soon be underway for the freight and logistics industry, following publication of the government’s new Future of Freight plan. Calls for evidence on various aspects of its vision and priorities have already started to land.
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Insight
The Elizabeth line is a sleeping giant
The opening of the Elizabeth line in May represented a historic achievement. To say Crossrail had been long awaited is an understatement: plans for an east-west railway across the capital have been around in some guise since the 1880s, albeit the Crossrail name was not coined until 1974 and royal ...
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Insight
Freeports start to take shape
These designated tax and custom sites are piquing the interest of developers. Tim Clark reports
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Insight
Elizabeth line will serve as catalyst for the property industry
To say that many of us in the property and construction industry were looking forward to the Elizabeth line opening would be a huge understatement. It marked a defining moment for transport and its impact will be widespread, encouraging sustainable travel by providing new journey options and reducing travelling time.
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Insight
Elizabeth line keeps City on track
Following the uncertainty created by the pandemic and the UK’s departure from the EU, I am delighted to kick off my term as planning and transportation chairman at the City of London Corporation with positive news for the Square Mile and the capital.
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Markets
Leeds left in a siding over HS2
Land parcels still locked up pending decision on the line’s replacement.
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News
Crossrail hailed as a ‘game changer’ for occupiers
Despite the many delays in delivering Crossrail, property industry experts have claimed that the new line’s hotly-anticipated opening will be a “game-changer for central London occupiers”.
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Markets
Transport plans hit a road block
U-turns on road and rail projects in the region are stalling development.
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Markets
Crossrail on track to boost the capital
After a succession of setbacks and a pandemic, Crossrail is finally set to open this June. Kate Parker asks what impact the Elizabeth line has had – and will have – on London.
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Markets
Flight of the airport retailers
It’s been a turbulent time for airport businesses – can they bounce back?
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News
What does HS2 rail decision mean for future of Leeds?
Yorkshire’s economic powerhouse left in limbo following announcement that HS2 will no longer reach the city.
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Professional
Planning change key to freeports
The government’s prospectus for freeports has resulted in eight successful bids in England.
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Insight
A new platform for regeneration
Real assets provide a great opportunity where real estate meets infrastructure.
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Markets
The big shift from road to rail
SEGRO’s Strategic Rail Freight Interchange could be a game-changer.
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News
WH Smith snaps up airport shops in tech brand expansion
WH Smith has leased space in a raft of former Dixons Travel airport shops to launch its InMotion technology retail brand in the UK.
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Markets
The smart route back to work
How building tech is being used to ensure the safe return to the office. Noella Pio Kivlehan reports
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Online
IPUT acquires 2.8m sq ft site near Dublin airport
IPUT Real Estate has acquired a 2.8m sq ft development site near Dublin airport.
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Online
King’s Cross prepares to reopen indoor F&B
King’s Cross is gearing up for a full reopening of its indoor food and beverage offering with 1,300 covers available from Monday.
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Markets
Freeport East tastes freedom
Felixstowe and Harwich area set for investment and regeneration boost.
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Markets
Coventry chases the electric dream
Why local politicians want a new gigafactory to be built at Coventry airport.
