MOD maps out £26bn Project Royal Oak naval bases rebuild
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled details of a £26bn programme to rebuild the UK’s three principal naval bases with a decade of marine ci…
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British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
British Steel has been taken into public ownership in what the government said was a bid to "protect UK steelmaking". The future of the stee…
Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance
A new Defence Universities Alliance with 35 UK universities will help strengthen defence research, build critical skills and support the UK'…
Government major projects demonstrate strong foundations for delivery
NISTA publishes analysis of delivery progress across the Government Major Projects Portfolio. The National Infrastructure and Service Transf…
Sizewell B power plant given lifetime extension to 2055
Sizewell B power plant given 20‑year lifetime extension to continue operating until 2055. Sizewell B nuclear power station to continue opera…
Ministers fail to plug imported fabricated steel tariff gap
The Government has stopped short of closing a controversial loophole in its new steel tariff regime, prompting warnings that cheap imported …
Government procurement to prioritise national security
Chancellor and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announce new drive to use power of public spending to strengthen national security and …
Government starts renewal race for £120bn mega framework
Crown Commercial Service has fired the starting gun on bidding for the Government’s biggest construction framework renewal. Government start…
Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament
Small Business Protections Bill introduced to Parliament to back small businesses with the toughest late payment regime in the G7 Stronger …
UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to accelerate development of UK commercial fusion power plant
Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM today announced the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to pursue development of the first private-sect…
NTS engineers adapt ship for new nuclear transport package
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), the world’s leading nuclear transport specialists, has successfully evolved its shipping capability to tr…
Sizewell C has awarded Kier a significant contract to build the project’s main site entrance, marking a key milestone in preparations for large-scale construction.
Under the agreement, Kier will deliver the North Plaza - a 15-hectare gateway that will include bus interchanges, a deliveries hub, and pers…
Change of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair
NDA group Chair, Peter Hill CBE, has announced he is to step down on 17th April to focus on his other existing and potential future board ro…