The UK’s nuclear power programme appears to be in the slow lane. However, if China comes aboard, the sector could join one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Meanwhile, old questions need new answers. Jon Herbert looks at major infrastructure projects. Nuclear power is a global business. As Britain dips a tentative toe into the   Read More …

The largest new gas field in a decade, two new giant offshore wind farms, two new gas-fired power plants, but also 27 new shale oil and gas fracking sites could be part of the Government’s new energy mix. Some see this as confrontational. However, the sea also offers a benign source of mass energy. Jon   Read More …

At work or in transit, being a lone worker makes the risk of accidents, injuries or unpleasant incidents more daunting. National Personal Safety Day focuses on mitigating the risks of solitude. Jon Herbert explores how sound health and safety practices can make life very different for many people. Time spent safely alone is often a   Read More …