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Britain plans to let parliament approve key energy, infrastructure projects, Treasury says

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Posted on May 20, 2026

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· Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Britain Plans Parliamentary Approval for Key Energy, Infrastructure Projects

Overview of Proposed Parliamentary Reforms

May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to unveil reforms giving parliament the authority to approve critical energy and infrastructure projects and better protect them from judicial reviews, the Treasury said on Wednesday.

Delays in Infrastructure Delivery

"For too long, vital infrastructure delivery has been delayed by judicial reviews of projects," a Treasury spokesperson said in a statement.

Parliamentary Control and Its Impact

"She (Reeves) is clear that parliament must take back control to get Britain building the power plants, wind farms and grid connections that will bring bills down, strengthen our energy security, and deliver growth in every part of our country."

Reporting and Sources

(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru)

Key Takeaways

  • Parliament to approve key energy and infrastructure projects, reducing judicial‐review delays and boosting investor confidence (Judicial review reforms reduce legal delays by ~6 months; projects like Sizewell C and Norfolk Offshore Windfarm have been held up previously)
  • New Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 now law, streamlining consent for nationally significant projects—includes prioritising clean power and easing EV charger deployment
  • Further judicial review reforms and Civil Procedure Rule updates planned by summer 2026 to extend NSIP reforms more widely, including for nuclear and environmental permitting

Frequently Asked Questions

What reforms is the UK Treasury proposing for infrastructure projects?
The UK Treasury plans reforms allowing parliament to approve key energy and infrastructure projects, reducing delays from judicial reviews.
Who is expected to announce these new infrastructure reforms?
Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the reforms.
How will these reforms affect energy security in the UK?
By streamlining approvals, the reforms aim to improve energy security and lower bills.
Why are judicial reviews seen as an issue for UK infrastructure delivery?
Judicial reviews have delayed the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, prompting proposed reforms.
What kinds of projects will the new approval process cover?
The reforms target energy projects like power plants, wind farms, and grid connections.

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