Sunak: Nuclear is ‘antidote’ to UK energy security – but the road to safety is long January 11, 2024 A “shot in the arm” generally means the quick application of a solution to cure, or at the very least aid a solving a problem. But, the government’s nuclear answer to its energy security issues could take over half a decade if today’s launch of a new sector strategy is to be taken at face [...]
Sizewell C: UK and France-owned EDF look to raise £20bn for Suffolk nuclear site January 11, 2024 They hope to raise the money by the end of 2024, the energy minister responsible for the sector told the Financial Times.
Exclusive: Government accused of using ‘fag packet’ in hotel room to draw up £36bn HS2 replacement plan January 11, 2024 The government is facing backlash after sources claimed its much-maligned HS2 Network North plans were rushed together by Number 10 spads.
It may not be edge-of-your-seat, but preventing the AI dystopia starts with good data January 11, 2024 The power and dangers of AI dominated conversation in 2023, but we won't get anywhere without focusing on data, writes Nigel Shadbolt.
HS2 boss admits London to Birmingham line could actually cost £66bn January 10, 2024 The costs of the HS2 line from London to Birmingham could be as much as £66bn, according to the scheme’s executive chair, Jon Thompson. Thompson told the transport select committee on Wednesday that despite the current estimate being upwards of £56.6bn, the first phase of the high-speed rail project could add “between £8bn to £12bn,” [...]
PMQs: New law to exonerate Post Office Horizon scandal victims, Sunak confirms January 10, 2024 Rishi Sunak has announced "new primary legislation" to ensure hundreds of wrongfully convicted victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are exonerated and compensated.
Post Office Horizon IT scandal: Fujitsu won £4.9bn in contracts since 2019 January 10, 2024 Contractor Fujitsu received £4.9bn in government contracts following a crucial 2019 court judgement which determined culpability in the Post Office scandal.
A look at Germany shows the UK’s growth problem is not a Brexit phenomenon January 10, 2024 Germany is struggling; but its discontent is emblematic of a problem the whole of Western Europe must address, writes Paul Ormerod
Rishi Sunak: Football regulator will resolve ‘New Deal’ dispute January 9, 2024 The 'New Deal for Football' package is estimated to be worth nearly £1bn.
Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells to hand back CBE January 9, 2024 Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has said she will hand back her CBE with immediate effect amid the ongoing Horizon IT scandal.