The UK’s Trade Commissioner to Africa explains why UK investments overseas benefit British businesses
Link: 3 graphs that explain why investing in Africa is good for UK firms
Source: Gov Press Releases
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) for plutonium
As part of ongoing research into technologies for immobilising plutonium, the NDA has embarked on a collaborative project with the US to examine the feasibility of a can-filling treatment in preparation for Hot Isostatic Pre…
Link: Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) for plutonium
Source: Gov Press Releases
Role of 3D imaging in managing spent fuel stored under water
A range of 3D imaging techniques are being investigated to assess their value in predicting how spent AGR fuel is likely to behave over time when stored under water.
Link: Role of 3D imaging in managing spent fuel stored under water
Source: Gov Press Releases
Concrete example of dealing with decommissioning rubble
Research is under way to quantify the environmental implications of dealing with the huge quantities of concrete rubble will arise across the NDA’s 17 sites as facilities are demolished following decommissioning and clean-up…
Link: Concrete example of dealing with decommissioning rubble
Source: Gov Press Releases
Academic research group builds skills for future of decommissioning
The NDA is working with industry and funding partners to support a £9.4 million research programme that will be stretch over the next 4 years and involve more than 40 university studies.
Link: Academic research group builds skills for future of decommissioning
Source: Gov Press Releases
Decommissioning drones take to the sky
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have undergone rapid development over the last few years, with many leisure and commercial uses.
Link: Decommissioning drones take to the sky
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Facilitating nuisance calls lands Cambridge director with ban
Director of Cambridge telecoms company has been banned for 6 years after his company permitted its lines to be used to make millions of nuisance marketing calls.
Link: Facilitating nuisance calls lands Cambridge director with ban
Source: Gov Press Releases
2020 vision for north-east rail network
Government to invigorate rail connections across the north-east of England with more modern and reliable services for passengers.
Link: 2020 vision for north-east rail network
Source: Gov Press Releases
UKAEA announces fusion supply chain events for 2020
Companies interested in commercial opportunities from the UK fusion programme can register interest in the first UK Fusion Suppliers Forum in February 2020.
Link: UKAEA announces fusion supply chain events for 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases
Joint statement from President Macron, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Johnson on the situation in Iraq
Statement from the heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Link: Joint statement from President Macron, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Johnson on the situation in Iraq
Source: Gov Press Releases