Chancellor announces Infrastructure and Construction Projects

Chancellor George Osborne has today updated the House of Commons on the current state of the UK economy during his Autumn Statement. Amidst a climate of deep economic uncertainty with continuing pressure felt from the Euro-zone crisis and real fears that the UK is headed for a double-dip recession, the Chancellor announced both infrastructure and Housing initiatives designed to bolster the economy. Infrastructure £5bn of new spend over the next 3 years, with £1bn designated for rail projects. Mr Osborne also outlined plans to unlock upto...

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