First data centre plans at Blackpool’s Silicon Sands site
An application for planning permission is set to go in for the first data centre at the ambitious Silicon Sands digital infrastructure devel…
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Race starts for £1.5bn LHC building framework
The race is on for places on LHC Procurement Group’s latest £1.5bn Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure Framework (PB4). The fou…
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Match funding challenge to tackle West Cumbria’s mental health crisis
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Amentum appoints senior vice president for Energy & Environment – International
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Government launches 'Back British' industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses, and skills
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Military storage facility will 'boost frontline'
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New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
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Severn Edge site in line for next generation of nuclear technology as UK Govt unveils Civil Nuclear Roadmap
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BAE Systems acquires Ulverston’s GSK site
BAE Systems has acquired land once occupied by GSK’s former manufacturing plant in Ulverston. The pharmaceutical company closed the site thi…
Sellafield boxes to be made in Cumbria
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Euston reset kicks off £300m design and engineering role hunt
Plans to reboot the regeneration of Euston and the surrounding area are gathering pace following the HS2 reset. Work to construct the HS2 …
Brigg Breakthrough: Hydrogen Blending Powers Up UK’s Net Zero Ambitions
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