Corruption in the infrastructure sector causes immense damage, both in developing and developed countries. Corruption damages not only the country and its people, but also the many contractors and consultants and engineers who wish to undertake honest business and operate on a level playing field.

Housebuilder Bovis Homes has defied the interest rate hike recording a 10% rise in first half pre-tax profits to £58.4m.

Carillion together with John Laing have won its second top industry award for work to upgrade the southern section of the Chiltern line, including Marylebone and Beaconsfield stations.