The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has recruited Catherine Howard, a well-known planning lawyer, to help tackle one of the UK's biggest challenges: getting major construction and infrastructure projects moving more quickly.
In recent years, large developments like housing estates, energy projects, and road improvements have often faced delays due to long and complicated planning processes. Reeves has made it clear that she wants to cut through some of the red tape, and hiring Howard is being seen as a strong step in that direction.
There are rumours of further planning reforms on the way, which could make it easier and quicker to deliver new homes, renewable energy projects, and transport improvements. For now, the Government's message is clear - they want to speed things up so that much-needed projects don't get stuck in the pipeline for years.