A powerful family dynasty of business people, the Madhvanis, are working with GE (General Electric) to bring small modular reactors (SMRs) to the UK, according to a report in the Telegraph.
Hinkley Point C has said it is building the second unit of the nuclear power station 20-30% faster than the first thanks to learning more efficient construction methods.
Candidates running for the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency, which includes the site of the northern part of the planned Lower Thames Crossing, have expressed opposition to the road scheme.
An end to delays in processing Harbour Orders is undermining confidence in the UK ports sector's ability to meet the growing demand for offshore wind, according to the British Ports Association (BPA).
Projects put on pause by the General Election, such as the Lower Thames Crossing, must be unblocked within the first 100 days of the next government, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Ceca).
The construction industry has “overwhelmingly” been “left dissatisfied by lacklustre manifestos” with concerns raised about potholes and late payment culture, according to a survey of sector professionals.
The General Election will not change the fundamental issue that affects the deliverability of any infrastructure plan: having the people to build it.
The Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto has pledged a crack down on the aviation industry and a significant boost for rail travel if elected.
A General Election is due before late January 2025. The next British government will have to focus minds and accelerate net zero delivery through decisive leadership and bold decision making. In the recent Budget, chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the next Spending Review will take place after the election. This…
The prime minister recently announced that his “working assumption” is that there will be a General Election in the second half of the year. This reinforced his briefings at the end of last year that 2024 would indeed be an election year. It also means that there is still…
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