Spending Review: Biggest winners and losers in transport and infrastructure June 9, 2025 Rachel Reeves is set to unveil billions of pounds of investment this week in the spending review, as she looks to fend off criticism over recent cuts. This has made transport and infrastructure one of the big winners of Wednesday’s official announcement. Some £15bn has already been earmarked for public transport projects outside London in [...]
Sizewell C nuclear power station to get green light in July June 3, 2025 Sizewell C well get the green light at the Franco-British summit in July as talks between ministers and the private sector continue. The UK government is expected to reaffirm its intention to invest in the nuclear power station at the spending review on June 11, with details about how much taxpayer support the project will [...]
Hercules PLC: Powering Britain’s infrastructure ambitions May 21, 2025 The UK stands on the cusp of an unprecedented infrastructure revolution. With governmental commitments indicating significant investment (plans previously cited at £700bn-£750bn), the nation is poised to transform its transport networks, energy systems, and digital infrastructure. This undertaking will not only require capital but also a large, skilled workforce that can adapt to the nation’s [...]
EDF’s two nuclear plants should be negotiated as one, French minister says April 25, 2025 EDF’s two nuclear construction schemes at Hinkley Point and Sizewell C should be treated as one financial venture in negotiations, according to France’s energy minister. Marc Ferracci told the FT he had held discussions with the UK’s energy minister Ed Miliband at the sidelines of a conference in London on Thursday. “France and EDF are [...]
Auditor says EDF should push back decision on Sizewell C investment January 14, 2025 EDF should not make a final investment decision on the Sizewell C nuclear project until it has reduced exposure to its sister development, Hinkley Point C, according to France’s state auditor. In comments published on Tuesday, the Cour des comptes also said the French nuclear company should not take on new nuclear developments at home [...]
‘A speculative figure’: Cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant nearly doubled since 2020 January 14, 2025 The cost of building Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk could reach nearly £40bn, according to reports. Developer EDF and the UK government anticipated the project’s final price tag would be around £20bn in 2020, as it struggled to bring down construction costs and reduce delays. But the Financial Times on Tuesday reported the [...]
Centrica and EDF extend lifespan of four UK nuclear power plants December 4, 2024 Ministers see nuclear power as vital to hitting looming emissions targets, given wind and solar power projects are reliant on weather conditions.
Engineer exodus to Saudi is damaging major UK infrastructure projects, HS2 contractor warns September 19, 2024 Egis Group chief Laurent Germain said the number of engineers leaving was creating "a lot of tension" during the recruitment process.
Severfield sees sales dip despite major acquisition and high demand for structural steel June 19, 2024 Structural steel producer Severfield has seen a dip in its sales despite reporting a record order book in its key markets as the demand for steel in major infrastructure projects continues to boom.