RE: Rachel Reeves’ wealth fund pumps £600m into Rolls-Royce SMR13 Apr 2026 19:44
Pappalazz
Heard it through a contact in RR SMRs that Amazon and still around. I also thought it would be tied up by an American design. I can only guesst that if the Amazon data centre ( guess thats where they will used) the RR design would be the quickest way forward as I don't think Westinghouse or Holtec have a design which is justified for the UK - time will tell.
RE: Amazing the price is so high- RR is v strong9 Apr 2026 10:04
Yes it did. My point is that blindly thinking it'll be more valuable in 12 months is dangerous. other examples, Railtrak, ICI, Northern Rock. Ive been into RR since the 80s its been up and down like a ......over that time.
Timmy, a "peace dividend" is the economic benefit, such as a "peace bonus" or increased investment, derived from reducing defence spending when military threats decline. This is what we are reaping the rewards of now. An excessive welfare budget and pitifully financed armed forces.
I hear through the grapevine that this week, after a bit of a delay RR. is set to sign the project contract with Great British Energy -Nuclear. I can't give more detail as I haven't any.