National Nuclear Laboratory given new mission and role
The National Nuclear Laboratory has been given a new mission and role following a strategic review. Set up in 2008, NNL – which has bases in…
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UKAEA to lead the creation of a nuclear robotics and AI cluster linking Cumbria and Oxfordshire
UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) will lead the creation of a new £4.9m nuclear robotics and artificial intelligence cluster across Cumbria…
Start date for vast Balfour and Costain carbon capture power job
Client NZT Power has reached financial close on the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. Construction i…
Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
Government delivers on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change to build an energy system that can bring down bills for households and businesse…
Cumbrian insurance broker expands business team to meet demand for its services
Carlisle-based H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB) has recruited industry specialists and promoted from within its existing team to boost the s…
EDF to extend the operating life of four British nuclear plants
LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - EDF will extend the life of four of its British nuclear plants and invest 1.3 billion pounds ($1.64 billion) in it…
Sizewell A delivers groundbreaking turbine hall milestone
Over 700kg of explosives have been used in the first stage demolition of four gigantic concrete plinths as part of work to decommission the …
Erith explosives set demolition record at Sizewell
Erith has used over 700kg of explosives in the first stage demolition of four giant concrete plinths as part of work to decommission the tur…
ISEC strengthens its position through the acquisition of German camera solutions provider DEKRA Visatec
Swedish ISEC Monitoring Systems and the German DEKRA group have signed an agreement for ISEC to acquire DEKRA Visatec, a leader in inspectio…
Government plans £4bn-plus Transport Technology framework
Crown Commercial Service has revealed plans to create a major new agreement next year allowing public sector bodies to procure digital and d…
First contractor call for £80bn Government mega-framework
The government is putting contractors on alert for a construction framework worth up to £80bn. A contract notice is due to be published in J…
Kier bags £23m Cheadle Eco Business park job
Kier Construction has beaten Galliford Try to take a contract to deliver an Eco Business Park in Cheadle. Cheadle Eco park plan The Stockp…
95 secure spots on major consultants framework
Procure Partnerships Framework has named 95 consultants awarded places on its second-generation national professional services framework, wi…