The UK government has ambitions for 24 GW of nuclear energy by 2050 to help in providing energy security for the UK and for meeting its net-zero goals. Among groups helping to revive and expand the UK’s nuclear industry is…
Read MoreStep 1: The government’s Civil Nuclear Roadmap In January 2024, the government published their Civil Nuclear Roadmap. This set out plans to boost the UK’s energy security and achieve net zero carbon emissions, with up to a quarter of Britain’s…
Read MoreBritish firm BAE Systems will partner with ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, in a major moment for the AUKUS programme.Meeting in Australia, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, and US Ambassador to Australia…
Read MoreEight firms have been picked by the Scottish Government for its public works framework covering civil engineering projects. The framework is expected to be worth £600m over the next four years. Divided into three lots, the largest project value band…
Read MoreUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a package of public and private investment to reinforce the country's nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs in its defence and civil nuclear industry. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Chancellor…
Read MoreIn 2023, West House worked in partnership with Cumberland Council on a successful Levelling Up Fund bid for the wider Ramsey Brow project in Workington. This project included the development of the current walled garden site in Hall Park. Already…
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Read MoreContractors bidding for public works contracts worth over £5m must demonstrate they pay all invoices within 55 days, or face a public work ban. The new stricter payment rules came into force from 1 April and require firms to demonstrate…
Read MoreCivil engineering costs are forecast to climb 16% by the end of 2028. Infrastructure growth is forecast to slow to just 0.9% this year as road spending fallsCivil engineering costs will rise by 16% by the end of 2028, while…
Read MoreGrant Overview: The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation is a continuous funding mechanism aimed at sourcing and supporting innovative ideas that enhance the defence and security of the UK. Unlike themed competitions, the Open Call allows…
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