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Nuclear to the fore as Sizewell C gains £14.2bn in public funding
£14.2B
Nuclear Investment
industry
16/01/2025
4 min read

Nuclear to the fore as Sizewell C gains £14.2bn in public funding

The UK government has announced a significant £14.2 billion investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power station, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in recent years. This massive funding injection will support thousands of construction jobs and represents a major step forward in the UK's clean energy strategy. The project is expected to provide reliable low-carbon electricity for over 6 million homes and will require extensive civil engineering, specialized construction techniques, and strict safety protocols.

Source: Construction News
Laing O'Rourke wins £920m animal health super-lab job
industry
15/01/2025

Laing O'Rourke wins £920m animal health super-lab job

Major contractor secures flagship laboratory contract as part of £2.8bn DEFRA animal diseases complex rebuild programme.

Scotland eyes £3bn cladding fix as levy targets house builders
safety
15/01/2025

Scotland eyes £3bn cladding fix as levy targets house builders

Scottish ministers plan to raise £30m annually from developers to fund comprehensive building safety improvements across the country.

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industry
16/01/2025

Henry Construction administration extended for two years

Family construction firm continues under administration as financial restructuring process continues.

2 min read
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market
15/01/2025

Amey profit jumps 31% as £7.8bn pipeline fuels growth plans

New frameworks, rising margins and global expansion drive successful turnaround for infrastructure specialist.

3 min read
Construction Enquirer
industry
14/01/2025

Problem job sinks Mace construction profits

Consultancy division now generating more revenue than larger construction arm as company restructures.

4 min read
Construction Enquirer
technology
13/01/2025

UK's biggest data centre plan breaks cover in Lincolnshire

£7.6bn AI hyperscale facility near Scunthorpe represents massive investment in digital infrastructure.

3 min read
Construction Enquirer
regulation
12/01/2025

Government seizes control to fast-track £5bn reservoir plan

Ministers bypass local planning processes for critical water infrastructure projects in Lincolnshire and Fens.

4 min read
Construction Enquirer
industry
11/01/2025

Thames Water seeks tunnelling contractors for £242m drought resilience scheme

Major water infrastructure project launches bidding process for Teddington resilience improvements.

3 min read
Construction Enquirer

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