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Can LED lights lead to a bright and cost effective future?

July 28th, 2011 by Simon Haddock

In an attempt to save thousands on their energy bills, Bath and North East Somerset Council have moved to install and trial Britain’s first LED powered street lights on a roundabout near Bristol. (more…)

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Could the Oyster card be made obsolete?

July 21st, 2011 by Simon Haddock

Plans have been submitted that could alter the way train passengers use rail ticketing systems. With 7.5 million Londoners embracing the current Oyster Card system, Transport for London are planning to introduce new forms of ticketing. (more…)

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Engineering and Construction recruitment leading the recovery

July 11th, 2011 by Simon Haddock

A report published by REC has shown a promising but fragile trend in the recruitment market with Engineering and Construction leading the way. (more…)

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Skills gap in Green energy sector could slow sector growth

July 8th, 2011 by Simon Haddock

It has been revealed in an industry body report that skill shortages could stall jobs growth in the UK’s wind and marine power industry. (more…)

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Fury at decision to reward £3bn contract to Germany

July 5th, 2011 by Simon Haddock

The UK rail industry has been rocked by the news that Britain’s last train manufacturer Bombardier will axe more than 50% of their workforce by the end of September after the UK government handed the lucrative order to German rivals Siemens, which in turn has raised massive doubts about the future of the Derby-based plant. (more…)

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