Is UK still part of CERN?
The UK has been at the forefront of the emerging Grid computing technologies through its national “e-science” programmes and strong involvement in the international Grid activities. UK membership of CERN is managed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
Who paid for CERN collider?
The Large Hadron Collider took a decade to build and cost around $4.75 billion. Most of that money came from European countries like Germany, the UK, France and Spain. Some believe that countries like the US and Japan might need to pony up for this second collider if it’s actually going to get built.
Can you still work abroad after Brexit?
The Withdrawal Agreement guarantees British citizens (who are lawfully resident in EU member states) broadly the same rights as they have now. They can continue to live, work and travel (although these rights would cease after a leave of absence of more than five years).
Is Nissan planning to leave the UK after Brexit?
Nissan has reportedly drawn up contingency plans to pull out of manufacturing in mainland Europe in the event of a hard Brexit in favour of ramping up its production in the UK.
Why is Nissan pleading with the French government to save Renault?
The French government has a 15\% stake in Renault. This is not the first time that Nissan has pleaded with UK and EU negotiators to ensure that the 70\% of cars manufactured at Sunderland which are sold in the EU can avoid tariffs of 10\% under World Trade Organisation rules – the legal default position if a deal is not struck.
Where are Nissan’s UK factories going to go?
Under the proposal drawn up towards the end of last year, Nissan would maintain its factory in Sunderland and aim to boost its 4\% UK market share to about 20\%. At the same time, it would shut its struggling van factory in Barcelona and stop manufacturing in France.
Is the Nissan X-Trail being made in the UK?
Under the contingency plan, production of the Micra, which is made in France, would be moved to the UK and Nissan would reconsider producing the X-Trail in Sunderland. A year ago, it decided not to make the new version of the X-Trail in Sunderland, citing Brexit uncertainty.