In response to the 2025 Spending Review, Dr Janet Young, director general at the Institution of Civil Engineers, said:
"The ICE welcomes the clear strategic direction for infrastructure outlined in the spending review, which echoes the ICE’s and wider industry’s call for a stable policy environment and long-term commitment to investment.
"Whether it’s through providing better public transport, increasing energy security while decreasing carbon emissions, or by designing roads, sewers and other systems to support growing communities, infrastructure is essential for the UK to meet its economic, social, and environmental goals.
"It’s encouraging to see commitments from the government to improve energy efficiency by upgrading homes, improve transport links in the North and Midlands, and to fund flood defences.
"Of course, more detail is still needed, specifically on how the government will ensure the UK’s infrastructure is ready for the impact of climate change.
"We look forward to learning how the government plans to deliver the infrastructure the UK needs in its forthcoming 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy and supporting its delivery."
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