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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

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Scottish and English apprenticeship systems causing 'consistent challenges'

15/06/2026

EngineeringUK has released a new report on how the Scottish and English apprenticeship systems interact and the challenges faced by employers, 'especially with the demand for engineering and technology skills rising across the UK'.

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WSP appoints former AtkinsRéalis boss as chief operating officer

15/06/2026

WSP has appointed former AtkinsRéalis operations director, Ruth Bailey, as deputy chief operating officer for UK & Ireland.

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In memoriam: An 'unassailable giant' of transport studies - David Metz

15/06/2026

It is with great sadness that Highways reports on the passing of David Metz, former chief scientist at the Department for Transport (DfT), and hugely influential figure in modern transport studies.

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The King's Birthday Honours List 2026

15/06/2026

Well-known figures from the highways sector graced the King's Birthday Honours list this year.

nations-and-regions

Siemens Mobility wins Cardiff Crossrail tram-train signalling deal

12/06/2026

Siemens Mobility has won the contract to design, build, integrate and commission tram-train signalling infrastructure for Cardiff Crossrail.

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Balfour's End Roadworker Abuse campaign gathers national media traction

12/06/2026

Spearheaded by Balfour Beatty, the End Roadworker Abuse campaign is gathering media traction and public awareness, with widespread national coverage shining a light on the urgent need for change.

innovation-and-strategy

UKRLG suspension of business as usual framework (or what to do on 'your worst day ever')

12/06/2026

UKRLG has published a draft framework on 'defensible decision-making during major incidents and extreme events', giving authorities instructions for 'your worst day ever'.

dft

£4.5bn 'expectation' for third national Cycling and Walking Strategy

12/06/2026

The Government has outlined an 'expectation' of £4.5bn spending for active travel over five yyears in the delayed third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS 3).

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Highways Champions Awards celebrity host revealed

11/06/2026

Highways can reveal that popular broadcaster Vernon Kay will be the celebrity host at this year's inaugural Highways Champions Awards - which has also extended the deadline for nominations.

companies-and-contracts

Multevo celebrates exclusive deal with Wille Machines

19/05/2026

Multevo has become the exclusive UK distributor of the Wille Machines, the biggest Nordic manufacturer of class 2 to 7 tonne environmental management machines.