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China is taking a relatively relaxed attitude towards nuclear power after The Japanese Tsnuami

Yorkshire firms urged to join the nuclear revolution

In anticipation of Yorkshire becoming a ‘nuclear hub’, electronic goods-manufacturer Elonex is moving some of its operations back to Coventry from China, creating 400 jobs. A series of supplier days where local manufacturers can discuss ...
Gary Billson BAE apprentice computer design cad

Oxford Nanopore produces tiny, ultra-powerful device

Oxford-based producer of biotechnological sensors Oxford Nanopore announced it has successfully produced a sensor similar in size to a USB memory stick, able to decode DNA in a matter of hours. The company yesterday presented ...
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Brandauer celebrates 150th anniversary with order boost

Birmingham-based precision pressings and stamping specialist Brandauer announced a number of new contracts worth £3.5m as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. The family-owned company, which employs 50 people, will begin production on a range of ...
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Summit strengthens civil nuclear commitments in the UK

Prime Minister David Cameron and French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, are expected to agree to a cooperation deal for the advancement of civil nuclear today. The agreement will bring Britain and France together to work alongside ...
BAE Systems is working in partnership with other defence companies and organisations with operations in the UK, including Babcock, Thales UK and the Ministry of Defence

BAE Systems begins construction of next aircraft carrier

Work has begun on ‘Block 2’ of the second new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral George Zambellas cut the first steel in a ceremony at BAE Systems’ Portsmouth production facility to ...

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