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Local Authorities enter 2026 still facing sustained financial strain. Despite uplifts in core spending power across the sector as a whole, pressures from social care demand, contract inflation and higher borrowing costs continue to erode resilience across the sector. Recent parliamentary evidence confirms that, whilst rare, the number of Section 114 notices issued since 2018 is at an all-time high, underlining the systemic nature of the challenge and the scrutiny on historic corporate investments and subsidiary performance.

A conversation on the outlook for investment in social infrastructure. What did stakeholders agree – and – disagree on?

How can the public sector improve capital spend? Read our report on how it can leverage innovation, reform, and PPP.

Key takeaways from our conversation on the current and future status of private finance initiatives delivery.

With the Government committing over £800 billion to hundreds more infrastructure projects, Rhiannon Williams looks at what private finance initiatives have taught us about delivering infrastructure projects – and what could be done better next time around.

A panel of rail experts discussed station development, including attracting investment and engaging stakeholders.

As PFI expiry nears a peak planning for key challenges will make the process much smoother for contracting authorities.

Stay informed on the government's plans for Investment Zones, including views from business leaders across the UK.

How private sector funding can help the public sector deliver key projects and programmes

How local authorities identify and assess funding and financing options for supporting infrastructure projects?

An update on the key conversations from UKREIFF 2023, including our real estate and assets team's own networking event.

Watch our webinar recording to find out about the government's intentions for Investment Zones and potential sites.

Key takeaways from our recent place-based regeneration seminar in Manchester.

We reflect on the Government Property Conference and key areas to help deliver the ambitions of the Government Property Strategy

Our public sector team offers some important next steps for public sector leaders to take for 2023 planning.

We look at the benefits of an effective capital strategy to support place-based ambitions.