5 h. ago Two new nuclear power stations for UK delayed by FIVE years because of spurious legal challenges

Lawyers have delayed the Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C power stations by 1,754 days so far and the holdups could cost taxpayers billions of pounds, according to a new report.

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5 h. ago Travel chaos for London commuters as 'fault' sees dozens of trains affected as services are cancelled

Passengers are facing travel chaos at one of London's busiest railway stations - with dozens of services affected by delays and cancellations. 

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6 h. ago What investments did the UK secure during Trump’s state visit?

Under headline £150bn figure lie complexities in areas including technology, nuclear power, steel and commitments by Blackstone

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8 h. ago Trump reveals plot to take back Bagram Air Base in chilling warning about China's nuclear power

Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the president warned the base is an 'hour away' from China's nuclear weapons facilities.

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11 h. ago Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

A supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown

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19 h. ago Are the stars finally aligning for the ‘new golden age’ of nuclear? | Nils Pratley

Let’s not be too cynical about the US-UK agreement to build new power plants – but costs must fall if nuclear is to make headwayPresidential visits, like investment summits, involve a blizzard of claims about companies set to spend squillions in the UK. Some “commitments” are merely extrapolations of current trends. Some can be filed under “believe it when you see it”. Some involve throwing everything into the mix and producing an implausibly precise number for the “economic value” to the UK. A few pledges are genuinely new, but scepticism should be the default setting.How to view this week’s “landmark commitments” by UK and US firms to build new nuclear power plants in the UK? Actually, this may be one of those rare occasions when one shouldn’t be too cynical. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Trump in the UK live updates: President, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign major nuclear power, ‘Tech Prosperity’ deals

Trump in the UK live updates: President, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign major nuclear power, ‘Tech Prosperity’ deals  New York Post

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33 h. ago Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station

A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station

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3 d. ago Readers' Letters: Wind alone can't power Scotland but nuclear can

Without nuclear power Scotland will inevitably fall behind rest of the world, says reader

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3 d. ago Britain and US to agree $10 billion in trade deals during Trump’s state visit

Senior U.S. officials said the agreement will cover three pillars: tech, civil nuclear power and defence cooperation

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica and Sainsbury’s shares rally, AO World boosts outlook

Sainsbury’s shares have surged after the supermarket disclosed talks to sell Argos to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com.

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica nuclear deal, Sainsbury's rallies on Argos talks

The outlook for interest rate cuts is in focus during a packed week of economic updates.

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica to build new reactors, BT appoints Bharti directors

The outlook for interest rate cuts is in focus during a packed week of economic updates.

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3 d. ago UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain

Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checksLabour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals for new modular reactors announced before Donald Trump’s visit.The UK and US governments have promised to fast track safety checks, and announced several new private sector investment deals, with Labour emphasising the potential benefits for jobs and growth. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Rail trespasser wanted after £300,000 of damage and delays at London station

Police have released an image of a man after a trespass incident at Wandsworth Road Railway Station

Economics

6 d. ago Community groups warn against push to ‘rip up’ UK nuclear industry rules

Joint response by 25 bodies says proposals to speed up approval of new power plants weaken protection for public A coalition of civil society groups is warning of the dangers of cutting safety regulations as the government pushes to “rip up the rules” to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power stations.The 25 groups from communities neighbouring nuclear sites have submitted a joint response to a consultation by the nuclear regulatory taskforce, saying its proposals lack “both credibility and rigour”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Canada: Mark Carney announces array of national projects to ‘turbocharge’ economy

List leaves out oil pipelines and focuses on LNG expansion, mines and nuclear power as it fends off US trade warCanada’s Liberal government has said that a liquefied natural gas facility, critical mineral mines, a nuclear reactor and port expansion will mark the first wave of major national projects to “turbocharge” the country’s economy as it fends off a trade war with the United States.Notably, the list unveiled by the prime minster, Mark Carney, on Thursday does not include any new oil pipelines – projects which have proven to be deeply divisive and politically fractious in recent years. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Canada: Carney unveils array of national projects to ‘turbocharge’ economy

List leaves out oil pipelines and focuses on LNG expansion, mines and nuclear power as it fends off US trade warCanada’s Liberal government has said that a liquefied natural gas facility, critical mineral mines, a nuclear reactor and port expansion will mark the first wave of major national projects to “turbocharge” the country’s economy as it fends off a trade war with the United States.Notably, the list unveiled by the prime minster, Mark Carney, on Thursday does not include any new oil pipelines – projects which have proven to be deeply divisive and politically fractious in recent years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nuclear triad and ‘robot wolves’: parade shows off array of Chinese weapons

On display in Beijing were nuclear weapons launched by air, sea and land, laser weapons and four-legged dronesIt was hardly a subtle attempt to project power. China showed off air-, sea- and land-launched nuclear weapons in its parade on Wednesday, a triad intended to demonstrate that Beijing’s long-term aspiration is to match US military might.Also on display were large underwater torpedo-like drones, intended to threaten western warships, as well as anti-drone lasers and four-legged “robot wolves”, all designed to be noticed, regardless of their actual military effectiveness. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nuclear power hits a record high as it provides 9% of the world's electricity, promising data reveals

Data from the World Nuclear Association reveals that nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before last year.

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