EDF gets go-ahead for Hinkley Point B decommissioning
The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has granted formal consent to EDF Energy to decommission the Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant in S…
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Match funding challenge to tackle West Cumbria’s mental health crisis
We’re calling on people to help us tackle West Cumbria’s growing mental health crisis by pledging support to fund vital community-based serv…
Amentum appoints senior vice president for Energy & Environment – International
Amentum has appointed Loren Jones as senior vice president for Energy & Environment – International. The firm said Loren would leverage …
Government launches 'Back British' industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses, and skills
New measures will look to ensure that UK defence investment — even with overseas companies — benefits British business, British jobs and Bri…
Military storage facility will 'boost frontline'
A new £98.5m military storage facility will mean equipment can get to the frontline more efficiently, a minister has said. The Longtown Defe…
New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
Professor Emily Shuckburgh has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. …
Severn Edge site in line for next generation of nuclear technology as UK Govt unveils Civil Nuclear Roadmap
Land near Oldbury Power Station in South Gloucestershire has been identified as a site which could play a significant role in the UK’s ambit…
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
A collaboration of Cumbrian-based suppliers has been awarded a four-year contract, valued at up to £10 million, to manufacture waste contain…
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
Centrica and National Gas have successfully completed a landmark trial, marking the first time hydrogen has been blended into the National T…
Sizewell C launches £250m bulk dig bid race
Sizewell C has kicked off procurement for a £100m-£250m bulk earthworks package to carve out the main construction arena for the twin-reacto…
Driving growth and connection across the energy and engineering sectors
OPPORTUNITY was front and centre as members of Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) came together for a packed day of collaborati…