Rolls-Royce’s one step closer to nuclear ambitions with SMR factory shortlist December 20, 2022 Rolls-Royce has announced its final shortlist for its first factory to build its proposed nuclear pipeline of small modular reactors.
Construction giant Midas confirms intentions to appoint administrator after tumultuous year January 31, 2022 Construction titan Midas has confirmed it is planning to appoint an administrator after the firm experienced financial woes in the past year. The Devon-based firm filed a £2m loss last year, marking its first deficit in 40 years of trading. Rival firms have reportedly approached Midas about a possible rescue deal, according to trade publication [...]
Britain passing up £18bn economic boost due to ‘failure’ to build enough homes February 23, 2023 Britain is passing up on a near £18bn economic boost due to the government and businesses’ “failure to build enough new” homes, a former Tory housing minister has claimed today in a new report. Brandon Lewis, ex-housing and planning minister, in a foreword to a report by think tank Policy Exchange said decades of weak [...]
Housebuilder Bellway banks record revenue – but inflation eats into profits October 18, 2022 Bellway has recorded yet another record revenue amidst the UK’s housing market boom, but rising inflation has significantly eaten into profits. The FTSE housebuilder’s revenue grew 13.3 per cent to £3.53bn in the year to 31 July, up from £3.12bn a year prior. However, Bellway’s pre-tax profit has plunged more than a third over the [...]
With an average claim in excess of £50k, it really is time to see if you qualify for an R&D Tax rebate January 23, 2023 What are Research and development tax credits? Simply put R&D Tax Credits are a niche, but a lucrative part of the UK tax code that could bring your company significant tax relief. Most companies we speak to at SAS R&D don’t think that they will qualify for these payments with the common misconception amongst business [...]
Danger! Labour want all our new homes to be ugly August 9, 2024 Labour thinks it's 'ridiculous' to consider beauty when building new homes and towns. That's a travesty, says James Price
GE Hitachi: UK bid to treble nuclear generation capacity is ‘significant task’ November 9, 2023 The government must ensure stability in the UK’s investment climate if it wants to revive the country’s nuclear ambitions, GE Hitachi warns.
Qatar set to strike second big LNG supply deal with China June 20, 2023 Qatar is set to secure its second large gas supply deal with a Chinese state-controlled company in less than a year.
Heating pools with cat videos? How data centres can carve a brave new world February 5, 2024 Companies are already using wasted heat from data centres in innovative ways, but we need government to get on board, writes Mark Bjornsgaard.
Sizewell C nuclear power plant ‘under review’ as Sunak looks to limit spending November 4, 2022 The Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk is reportedly under review as the Government looks to limit spending. The new reactor, located some 30 miles north-east of Ipswich, was expected to be built by energy firm EDF. Boris Johnson promised £700m of taxpayers’ money to the project in his final policy speech in early [...]