A new government under Theresa May, the onset of Brexit negotiations and the prospect of another referendum on Scottish independence all mean a changing environment for our members to operate in. Throughout this time, and like many businesses up and down the country, our members have continued to deliver the critical infrastructure - be that water, telecoms, gas, sewerage and electricity - that every home in the UK needs. The annual cost of street works for utilities and contractors totals £1.6 billion alone in addition to the costs to upgrade, expand and connect new customers to their networks. At a time of stretched national and local government finances, our members are contributing significantly to the growing UK economy of today and supporting the country's future prosperity.
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