The Institution of Civil Engineers' latest State of the Nation report makes for "grim reading" and warns "tough choices" will have to be made over prioritising future infrastructure projects. The ICE has concluded that unless significant resources are allocated, the UK faces a future of increased flood damage, poor local roads networks and an overburdened energy supply, against a backdrop of climate change and population growth. Released every four years, the report rates six UK infrastructure sectors from A (fit for the future) to E (unfit for purpose) and is regarded as the most reliable benchmark of UK infrastructure (see box).
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