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Spending Review 2025: All the engineering and technology announcements

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Transport infrastructure The first announcement came last week, when Reeves revealed that £15.6bn will be invested in local transport in nine city regions across Northern England, the Midlands and the South West. Plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail will be announced in the coming weeks. million homes.

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British Steel lands £500m contract to supply Network Rail amid ownership limbo

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British Steel will retain its position as principal supplier to Network Rail and will provide just over 80% of its steel needs. British Steel will retain its position as principal supplier to Network Rail and will provide just over 80% of its steel needs.

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UK manufacturing and steel sectors to benefit from major energy price reforms

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British manufacturers in particular have been hit hard by the prices, while businesses looking to expand or modernise have faced delays when it comes to connecting to the grid. This is largely because the UK is reliant on gas to provide a consistent base load energy supply, and the fuel has been subject to significant market volatility.