Mega Projects
Chancellor Promises £12 Billion For New Infrastructure Bank
Rishi Sunak said the new bank will provide cash to fund projects that support people across the UK.
August Graham
17th Jun
Mega Projects
There Is A ‘Deal To Be Had’ On Global Tech Tax Reform, Sunak Says
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he wanted to ensure a level playing field between high street firms and online giants.
David Hughes
01st Jun
Mega Projects
‘Balance To Be Struck’ To Protect Domestic Industries In Trade Deals
Liz Truss is reported to consider the trade deal with Australia as a ‘crunch point’.
Geraldine Scott
19th May
Mega Projects
JLL Signs Up For Massive New London Headquarters In Deal With British Land
The deal will see JLL take over a third of the office space in one of British Land’s big developments.
August Graham
08th Apr
Mega Projects
National Grid Agrees £7.8bn Electricity Deal And Set To Offload Gas Business
The group, which manages the UK’s power infrastructure, said it will buy Western Power Distribution from US energy giant PPL Corporation.
Holly Williams
18th Mar
Mega Projects
How The UK’s Handling Of The Pandemic Made Sages Of Project Managers
Every day I hear statements from ministers which prick my programme manager’s antennae.
Paul Holmes
08th Mar
Mega Projects
Rail Minister Announces Plan To Accelerate Major Projects
Rail Project Speed aims to halve the duration, and significantly reduce the costs, of rail infrastructure work.
Neil Lancefield
26th Feb
Mega Projects
Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Delayed And Costs Rise
EDF, the energy giant behind the project, said it will now cost between £22 billion and £23 billion.
Simon Neville
27th Jan
Mega Projects
What Post-Brexit Issues Do UK Businesses Face?
The end of the transition period from December 31 will see companies having to make adjustments to their operations.
Tom Pilgrim
31st Dec
Mega Projects
Plans For £2.6bn Electric Vehicle Battery Plant On Old Coal-Burning Site
Britishvolt’s proposal for Blyth is said to represent the biggest investment in the North East since Nissan arrived in 1984.
Tom Wilkinson
11th Dec
Mega Projects
Crossrail Reaches ‘Important Milestone’
The number of test trains in the tunnels is being doubled from four to eight.
Neil Lancefield
09th Dec
Mega Projects
Consultation Opens On New Nuclear Power Station After ‘Important Changes’
EDF says it has made changes to its plans for Sizewell C in Suffolk following local feedback.
Alan Jones
19th Nov
Mega Projects
Auto Industry ‘Has Spent £735m On Brexit Preparations’
In excess of £235 million has been spent in 2020 alone, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says.
Neil Lancefield
10th Nov
Mega Projects
Labour Calls For Cross-Party Talks On Six-Month Economic Support Plan
Anneliese Dodds accused her Tory counterpart of taking a ‘short-sighted approach’.
Patrick Daly
03rd Nov
Mega Projects
G4S Awarded £300m Contract To Run New Mega-Jail
The security company will manage HMP Five Wells, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, for 10 years.
Flora Thompson
07th Oct
Mega Projects
Delay In 5G Rollout Will Cost UK Economy Billions, Report Says
A study from the Centre for Policy Studies has called for reforms around planning rules to help speed up the rollout of 5G technology.
Martyn Landi
01st Oct
Mega Projects
Cost Of No-Deal Brexit On Automotive Industry Revealed
A 10% tariff could be made on cars and up to 22% on vans and trucks, which would almost certainly need to be passed…
Alan Jones
14th Sep
Mega Projects
Rolls-Royce To Shut Factory Amid Major Shake-Up
The engine maker announced plans in May to axe at least 9,000 jobs globally to cut costs in response to falling demand.
Holly Williams
27th Aug