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<p> </p><p>The Government intends to turn the Highways Agency (HA) into a government-owned
Strategic Highways Company (SHC), as confirmed in the response to consultation published
on 30th April. As announced by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury in June 2013, the
new company will operate with guaranteed multi-year funding settlements and have the
flexibility to move funds between years.</p><p> </p><p>As a company, outside of the
civil service but inside the public sector, the SHC will have more autonomy over its
internal governance arrangements and delivery processes so that it can respond to
business needs more effectively.</p><p>The Government is continuing to work through
the details of its relationship with the SHC to provide the necessary commercial freedom
to boost delivery and improve efficiency, whilst ensuring value for money for the
taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>The rights of existing HA staff will be protected in accordance
with TUPE principles.</p>
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