Chiltern prepares for public ownership on 20 September
The UK government has scheduled Chiltern Railways’ move into public ownership for 20 September.
Department for Transport ·
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21 Sept 20268 stories
McLaren announces £500m UK expansion plan
McLaren Automotive has announced investment in British research, development and manufacturing, including a new production facility.
Department for Business and Trade ·
August’s 3.1% inflation triggers Bank–Treasury letters
The Bank of England governor and the chancellor exchanged published letters after UK consumer-price inflation reached 3.1% in August.
HM Treasury ·
Treasury and Bank agree new approach to backing banknotes
The Treasury has published correspondence with the Bank of England on quantitative tightening and the Asset Purchase Facility.
HM Treasury ·
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Nuclear leaders meet to plan regulatory reforms
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority convened industry leaders in Manchester on 16 September to discuss recommendations from a review of nuclear regulation.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority ·
£30m opens first stage of community-power funding
Great British Energy has launched funding for local authorities and community groups developing their own clean-power projects.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ·
Eight companies join Bristol’s new innovation workspace
The University of Bristol has announced the first members of its Innovations Zone at Temple Quarter.
University of Bristol ·
Bristol blood-test venture launches with £705,000 backing
Dimension Biotechnologies has launched to develop a blood test aimed at identifying damage to small blood vessels.
University of Bristol ·
20 Sept 20262 stories
Sellafield begins looking ahead to a change of leadership
Sellafield has announced that chief executive Euan Hutton plans to leave the role in July 2027.
Sellafield Ltd ·
UK space reforms put insurance and financial risk in focus
Government actuaries have outlined their work on changes to the financial rules surrounding UK space activity.
Government Actuary’s Department ·
19 Sept 20261 story
A shared banking counter arrives in Chepstow
The Treasury has announced the opening of the UK’s 250th banking hub, ahead of the planned closure of Chepstow’s remaining bank branch.
HM Treasury ·