Stretch of deadly collision near Hyderabad at centre of NGT case, expansion stuck for years

The Telangana highway stretch where a truck collided with a bus on Monday morning, killing 19 passengers, has been at the centre of a National Green Tribunal (NGT) case for years, which has prevented its expansion. In fact, the NGT’s final hearing on the matter was on the same day as the accident. The proposed […]

A closer look at who relies on Medicaid

As congressional Republicans seek about $4.5 trillion to extend expiring tax cuts, the federal government will need to find savings elsewhere. Experts say budget cuts could affect Medicaid coverage for as many as millions of Americans, at a time when the program may need more funding, not less. The proposed House bill requires the Committee […]

Highways England launches bidding for £434m Northern roads framework

Highways England has started to look for contractors to join its £434m construction framework for its two most northerly regions. The frameworks will cover strategic roads for Highways England’s Area 13, which covers the Cumbria and Lancashire region, and Area 14 which covers the North-east of England and North Yorkshire. It will last for four […]