The regulator for single source UK defence contracts has published its first annual Compliance Report. In 2015 the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) found almost £100,000 of agreed savings and identified over £20m of potential savings. A further £5.7m of possible savings are also currently under investigation on the first six QDCs. In addition, the […]
Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson, has set out his vision to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science and engineering. Delivering the annual Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) lecture, he highlighted the importance of the UK’s international research partnerships and the strength of ties with European research partners. In the speech, Mr Johnson announced […]
A new transport skills strategy has been announced which outlines plans to create apprenticeships in the road and rail sector. Contracts let for major government transport infrastructure projects will from March 2016 include targets for the creation of new apprenticeships, the government announced. The new commitment will help deliver government plans to create 30,000 apprenticeships […]
A major new injection of cash into North East Scotland’s economy has been announced with the signing of a new UK City Deal fund of up to £250m.The agreement will be Scotland’s second UK City Deal, following Glasgow’s arrangement agreed in 2014, and will again see equal funding committed by the UK and Scottish Governments. […]
Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers are set to benefit when work starts on a £4.5m upgrade of Rising Bridge roundabout. Highways England is providing new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes, linking villages, schools and businesses on either side of the busy A56. The roundabout – which links the A56 to the A680 Blackburn Road […]
The UK Government’s policy to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025, combined with the retirement of the majority of the UK’s ageing nuclear fleet and growing electricity demand will leave the UK facing a 40-55% electricity supply gap, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. It has released Engineering the […]
The Mayor of London and the Chair of London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee have welcomed £13m of new funding to encourage the greater use of electric and ultra-low emission vehicles. The funding announcement forms part of a Government scheme called ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ that aims to make the use of electric and sustainable […]
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the Export Statistics Scotland 2014 figures published. The figures show that between 2010 and 2014 international exports increased by £4.0bn (17.3%), increasing from £23.4bn in 2010 to £27.5bn in 2014. Exports have continued to increase in businesses classed in the service sector (up 0.6%) and the ‘other’ […]
Ministers in Wales have confirmed £16.5m will be released for regeneration projects across Wales in the coming year. Following the publication of the Public Accounts Committee’s report into the Regeneration Investment Fund for Wales, it has been agreed that the funding will be transferred from RIFW to the Welsh Government intended to be invested in […]
A new programme to support cyber security startups has been announced by the Government, which it hopes will help develop ‘innovative technical solutions’ to keep the UK safe from cyber attacks. Help, advice and support will be available to cyber security start ups through the ‘Early Stage Accelerator Programme’ to help develop their products and […]
