Strategy guide known as the Teal Book containing advice on how to lead big schemes also published 

The government has officially launched the new merger between the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).

The National Infrastructure and Service Authority (NISTA) is aiming to accelerate the delivery of major projects including roads, railways and hospitals by bringing strategy and delivery under one roof. 

It is currently being led by interim chief executive Jean-Christopher Gray, the former official spokesperson for David Cameron and former private secretary to Prince William. 

A permanent chief executive will be announced shortly, a spokesperson for the Treasury said.

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HS2’s Euston terminus site shortly after it was paused by Rishi Sunak in March 2023

Chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, who is