FT Series

UK infrastructure: Falling short

In this series, Financial Times’ reporters look at the reasons why the quality of the UK’s infrastructure lags behind several G7 peers, with particular issues in energy, housing and transport.

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Why the UK is struggling with poor infrastructure

A lack of political vision and funds are holding back a much-needed overhaul

UK eyes rethink after high cost of nuclear plant

Ministers stung by criticism of deal to provide new energy infrastructure at Hinkley

Major land reform urged to fix UK housing crisis

Campaigners say councils must gain right to buy land cheaply for affordable homes

Britons grapple with late trains and holed roads

Experts say politicians pay insufficient attention to improving transport networks