Jon Hughes
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By Nadja Lourenço – Head of Sustainability and Governance at Envirotainer Sustainability is playing a key role in influencing how the pharmaceutical industry approaches its day-to-day operations. With the 2030 deadline for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals approaching and many organisations setting science-based targets to hold themselves accountable, the industry finds itself at a…
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On April 28 2025, the Iberian power system collapsed. A cascade of generator trips and uncontrolled voltage surges swept across Spain and Portugal, knocking out over 15 gigawatts of load in a matter of seconds. Within moments, automatic defences had exhausted their options, synchronisation with the rest of Europe was lost, and the blackout became…
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The UK construction industry finds itself at the crossroads of crisis and opportunity. Long plagued by skills shortages, the sector now faces a dual challenge: not only must it recruit and train enough people to meet growing demand, it must also equip them with the knowledge to build in a fundamentally different way. Decarbonisation, digitisation,…
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Results of a new survey of UK timber frame manufacturers, published today by MEDITE SMARTPLY and the Structural Timber Association, reveal a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders — and diminishing clarity about how to meet it. The full report of results, Framing the future: The state of timber frame construction, is available now…
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The transition to SF6-free switchgear is one of the most significant technological shifts in the history of medium-voltage infrastructure – and it’s happening at a time of unprecedented pressure on the grid. Utilities, known for their cautious approach (rightfully), are being asked to adopt a major new technology while facing soaring electricity demand, evolving regulatory…
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The UK’s 2025 Budget Review has signalled a profound shift in economic policy, with over £100 billion in public capital investment aimed at revitalising infrastructure, accelerating the energy transition, and addressing industrial skills shortages. From heavy manufacturing to logistics, business leaders have broadly welcomed the direction — but cautioned that ambition must be matched with…
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Taxi fleets across the UK are being re-evaluated. Operators face changing regulations, shifting fuel standards, and rising maintenance demands. Upgrading vehicles is no longer a long-term plan; it’s part of daily decisions that influence how efficiently services run. Business owners are seeking reliable options that improve performance without disrupting operations. That’s why conversations about fleet…
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CEA-Leti will host the 27th edition of the LID World Summit in Grenoble from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together more than 1,100 leaders from across the global semiconductor ecosystem. The event will take place at Maison Minatec and is set to highlight cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence (AI), photonics, sustainable electronics and hardware design for…
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The UK food processing industry may be poised for a boost following the announcement of a new trade deal between the UK and the EU, aimed at easing some of the frictions that have disrupted cross-border food movements since Brexit. Unveiled on 19 May, the deal includes a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, which…
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In the highly competitive world of cycling, every gram and second counts. That’s why Faction Bike Studio and Frameworks teamed up with adhesives specialist LOCTITE to take bicycle frame construction and assembly to the next level. Moving beyond traditional welding techniques, this collaboration has embraced cutting-edge adhesive bonding, delivering enhanced durability, precision and weight reduction.…
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