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15 Jun 2015 Foreign affairs

Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

Scottish National Party MP Patrick Grady describes how the Sustainable Development Goals can contribute to the eradication of global poverty.

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09 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald signs collaboration agreement with China Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd

Mott MacDonald has signed a collaboration agreement with engineering, procurement, construction and project management company China Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd (CPE)1.

08 Jun 2015 Foreign affairs

EU division must not undermine unity in Iran nuclear talks

Co-chair of the British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom (BPCIF) and Lib Dem peer Lord Carlile writes about the Iran nuclear talks in Brussels later this month.

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08 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald monitors construction of Mactan Cebu International Airport, the Philippines

Mott MacDonald has begun monitoring construction of the Mactan Cebu International Airport public-private partnership (PPP) project in the Philippines.

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04 Jun 2015 Foreign affairs

Mott MacDonald PDNA appointed construction supervisor for Mozambique building

Mott MacDonald PDNA has been appointed by the Mozambique National Institute for Social Security (INSS) to supervise construction of a multi-functional building in Maputo.

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03 Jun 2015 Education

Universities UK statement regarding academic boycotts and academic freedom

The board of Universities UK is committed to the free exchange of ideas between universities and between academics, regardless of nationality or location.

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02 Jun 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald to investigate sewerage system performance, Australia

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by North East Water to investigate the performance of sewerage systems in Yarrawonga, Wodonga and Wangaratta in north east Victoria, Australia.

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20 May 2015 Economy

Businesses call for Heathrow expansion

Small Businesses across the country have come out in support of Heathrow expansion, suggesting it will boost the UK economy.

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14 May 2015 Health

Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus achieves financial close, Turkey

The 1.2 billion Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald is lenders technical and environmental advisor for the development and will now provide construction and operational monitoring services.

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13 May 2015 Foreign affairs

Joint statement: Red Cross calls for action on migration crisis

A joint statement on the Mediterranean migration crisis, signed by 20 European Red Cross Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

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28 Apr 2015 Health

First UK Emergency Medical Team arrives in Nepal to save lives of earthquake survivors

An eight-strong team of British trauma medics and humanitarian experts has arrived in Nepal to help deal with huge numbers of injuries in the aftermath of Saturday's earthquake.

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21 Apr 2015 Health

2,500 children could die this year in the Mediterranean unless Europe acts

If current trends continue, 2,500 children could die in the Mediterranean this year unless politicians immediately restart rescue operations, Save the Children warns.

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20 Apr 2015 Foreign affairs

Mott MacDonald joint venture wins place on high speed rail project, Czech Republic

A joint venture (JV) between Mott MacDonald and Sudop Praha A.S. has been appointed by Sprva Železničn Dopravn Cesty to carry out two studies for a new cross-border railway line that will connect Dresden in Germany with st nad Labem and Litoměřice in the Czech Republic.

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13 Apr 2015 Economy

Sub-Saharan Africa’s first CSP plant becomes operational, South Africa

The US$860 million KaXu Solar One concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Pofadder, South Africa has become the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to enter operation. MacDonald was lenders technical advisor during the projects financing and construction and is now monitoring operations in an ongoing role.

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02 Apr 2015 Foreign affairs

Xina Solar One CSP plant achieves financial close, South Africa

The US$880 million Xina concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Pofadder, South Africa has successfully reached financial close.

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01 Apr 2015 Foreign affairs

Mott MacDonald appointed lender’s technical advisor on Moroccan desalination plant

Mott MacDonald has been appointed lenders technical advisor by the SEDA special purpose vehicle for the development of a desalination plant in Morocco.

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26 Mar 2015 Foreign affairs

Mott MacDonald appointed to improve power network capacity, Zambia

Mott MacDonald has been appointed as project managers by ZESCO to improve the capacity of transmission network infrastructure along the Kafue-Muzuma-Victoria Falls corridor in Zambia.

25 Mar 2015 Economy

It’s Time for the Government to Talk to the British People About TTIP

Labour backbencher Ann McKechin is a member of the BIS Committee and argues that the PM and the Government 'have a duty to let the public know about what TTIP will really mean for public services and the economy as a whole

19 Mar 2015 Environment

Joint Conference by BPCIF and EIFA in the House of Commons

Iran's interference in Iraq poses a major obstacle for national reconciliation

0.7% to aid becomes law: a historic moment for the UK

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19 Mar 2015 Foreign affairs

0.7% to aid becomes law: a historic moment for the UK

Last week, the UK government sealed its commitment to dedicating 0.7% of the UK’s income to overseas aid. On behalf of the ‘Turn Up Save Lives’ campaign, WaterAid’s John Garrett looks at why this is such a welcome move for the international community, and why our new Parliament must continue to champion international development after May’s election.

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05 Mar 2015 Economy

European Court dashes hopes for reduced VAT on E-Books, says KPMG in the UK

Commenting on a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that France and Luxembourg cannot apply a reduced rate of VAT to the supply of electronic books, in contrast with paper books, Mike Camburn, indirect tax partner at KPMG in the UK, commented:

03 Mar 2015 Environment

Race against time to protect endangered species

Former Lib Dem Minister Norman Baker has an Adjournment Debate in parliament today to warn about the threat of extinction hanging over so many species of animals

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26 Feb 2015 Economy

Re-shoring presents £15 billion ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for the UK economy, reveals EY report

- Rise in GDP could equate to 315,000 jobs in the UK - New study identifies the potential for the repatriation of manufacturing to several UK regions - North West, South East and West Midlands are regions to benefit most - Aerospace, defence and automotive industries would see the biggest benefits

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06 Feb 2015 Foreign affairs

Humanitarian and development work is a job for engineers.

Engineers play a vital role in providing both short and long-term relief after natural disasters. Working alongside international disaster relief charities, such as RedR, gives them the opportunity to offer valuable skills to the humanitarian sector.