Professional Engineering

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Editor’s comment
If Vince Cable is really industry’s friend he needs to back his words with action

Commentary
Starting salaries for engineering graduates have edged up at last

Analysis
Every home could have its own lithium-ion battery pack one day

Westminster focus
Controversy about the Thameslink trains contract rumbles on in parliament

Survey
Our panel of 514 engineers consider issues of work/life balance

Soundbites
Innovations that engineers dream of

Cover story
The Prism nuclear reactor could clear away stockpiles of plutonium while generating useful amounts of electricity

Really motoring
Big investments by UK-based carmakers are creating many jobs

Held in trust
Britain’s canals and rivers are now being looked after by a charitable body – and it’s looking for willing volunteers

More web wonders
The web looks set to extend its grip to our domestic appliances and manufacturing operations

Paradise island
The Isle of Man is a great place to do business

Catapult to success
The latest breed of technology centres has been created to engender collaboration between researchers and industry

Ethical banking
Britain’s first public bank will invest in the low-carbon economy

Road safety
Cameras and radar in cars look set to save lives on Europe’s motorways

Letters
Your views and opinions

Archive
In the early days of motorsport, people were slow to appreciate just how dangerous fast cars could be

IMechE agenda
Manufacturing Excellence awards shortlist announced
Army engineers rise to new challenges

Careers
PE talks to TRW about development of radar systems

Review
Sparks fly in the Museum of Electricity