Good News: British Land plans to construct a £1.2bn boost for the economy This report highlights how British Land and our partners are investing in the UK economy and communities around the UK through our £2.1bn development programme. Whether it's steel from the North West that is being used at the Leadenhall building, or concrete from Yorkshire used at 5 Broadgate, our central London construction projects are the driving force behind the stability and growth of hundreds of businesses across the country. Occupants of the British Land developments are eventually expected to contribute £1.1bn to the economy each year and support 10,200 jobs. British Land's expenditure on steel will also reach £80m, creating 1,490 jobs in northern England and Northern Ireland, while £59m spent on mechanical and electrical services will create 650 posts in the South East, Midlands and London. Mr Grigg called on the Government to "help unlock investment" across the sector in order to boost growth across the economy. Now that the excitement of the reshuffle has passed, the Government has rightly returned to its core task: helping to restore the economy to health. A renewed focus on encouraging investment in buildings and infrastructure - which offers the potential of a very good return in terms of jobs and economic growth - is welcome. But the emphasis so far has been largely on housing and the importance to our economy of investment in new offices and retail outlets is not always understood. He added that while "judicial review is an important safeguard to ensure that major planning decisions are taken in the right manner," there were "too many dubious challenges." He believed the "Government could speed up the legal process by setting up a dedicated tribunal system to help process the case load more quickly. Battles over heritage listings or "village green" status also took far too long."