[ Rolls-Royce has slimmed down its plans to build two mini new nuclear factories in the UK after a government design competition was delayed, according to reports. The engineering giant planned to make a factory to make heavy pressure vessels for its SMRs and another that would make the building blocks of the reactors to … Read more
[ Thousands of luxury cars – including Porches, Audis and Bentleys – have been impounded at US ports amid claims they contained parts made through forced labour in China. The vehicles are made by German car maker Volkswagen, which is delaying deliveries after it was discovered they contain electronic components suspected of breaching anti-slavery laws, … Read more
[ The EU and UK are launching a joint push to get more British researchers to sign up to the £80bn Horizon science programme amid concerns about a drop-off in applications amid post-Brexit uncertainty. i understands that the EU has concerns that three years outside the scheme, plus the uncertainty caused by Rishi Sunak’s initial … Read more
[ Car insurance is more expensive when being paid for monthly (Photo: Alexander Koerner/Getty) Paying monthly for your car insurance has always been an expensive business. Most car insurers insist that you pay your full year’s premium upfront. But if, like many, you can’t afford to do that – then insurers or brokers will lend … Read more
