Jen McArthur
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Jen McArthur
@jenmcarthur.bsky.social
Infrastructure politics and finance. Associate Professor at UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
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Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:
September 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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We reported this morning that Thames Water’s creditors have demanded waivers that would exempt it from key environmental laws.

Hours later, the environment secretary signaled he would reject these demands and said the govt has “stepped up” preparations for a special administration on.ft.com/3SYbN2U
UK government rebuffs Thames Water creditor demands as administration looms
[FREE TO READ] Bondholders’ rescue plan for utility hinges on waivers from regulations and fines, documents show
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June 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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CDPQ, Canada’s second-largest pension fund, plans to invest £8bn in Britain over the next five years (£17bn current allocation). CEO says UK "top of the list" compared with other countries as it looks to lower allocation to US and invest in infrastructure around the world www.ft.com/content/ebba...
Canadian pension giant to invest more than £8bn in UK
Government plans for infrastructure are ‘huge opportunity’, says CDPQ chief
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May 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM