http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.cnplus.co.uk http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/june-budget-26bn-of-capital-spending-cuts-to-come/8601908.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/june-budget-26bn-of-capital-spending-cuts-to-come/8601908.article The chancellor’s emergency budget has confirmed eye-watering cuts of £26bn a year to capital expenditure by government departments by 2013/14. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:06 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/june-budget-tax-moves-better-than-feared-for-construction/8601905.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/june-budget-tax-moves-better-than-feared-for-construction/8601905.article The chancellor increased VAT to 20pc in his emergency budget today, but lower levels of corporation tax and no change in the fuel duty should boost firms in the construction sector. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:55 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/muted-sigh-of-relief-as-dust-settles-on-treasury-spending-review/8601747.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/muted-sigh-of-relief-as-dust-settles-on-treasury-spending-review/8601747.article Contractors are breathing a muted sigh of relief after the Treasury published the results of its spending review - but called for further clarity from the Government. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/industry-fears-the-worst-from-budget/8601530.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/industry-fears-the-worst-from-budget/8601530.article A prolonged downturn could hit the construction industry if the Chancellor’s cuts in next week’s emergency Budget are as severe as is feared, industry figures have warned. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/budget-2010-government-confirms-national-infrastructure-framework/5215829.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/budget-2010-government-confirms-national-infrastructure-framework/5215829.article The Government has confirmed today that its recently formed investment advisory body Infrastructure UK will develop a National Infrastructure Framework to prioritise construction of major projects. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:31 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/budget-2010-rbs-and-lloyds-will-be-made-to-lend-94bn/5215820.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/budget-2010-rbs-and-lloyds-will-be-made-to-lend-94bn/5215820.article A number of measures were announced to help small businesses in the Budget, including pushing RBS and Lloyds to lend to small businesses. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:23 GMT http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/energy/budget-2010-darling-confirms-cash-injections-for-green-infrastructure/5215819.article?referrer=RSS http://www.cnplus.co.uk/sectors/energy/budget-2010-darling-confirms-cash-injections-for-green-infrastructure/5215819.article The Chancellor has today confirmed plans for a £2 billion cash injection into green infrastructure projects, as well as committing to increase financial support for low-carbon businesses and the development of offshore wind. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:18 GMT