Bill Gates-backed nuclear contender Terra Power aims to build dozens of UK reactors August 7, 2023 A Bill Gates-backed clean energy player is hoping to build dozens of nuclear reactors in the UK and will compete with global rivals.
Government confirms new taskforce to ramp up nuclear skills August 1, 2023 The government has announced a new taskforce geared towards boosting skilled workers in the defence and civil nuclear sectors.
Government must turn nuclear energy ‘wish list’ into a strategy, MPs warn July 31, 2023 Government plans to revive the country’s nuclear ambitions are more of a ‘wish list’ than a strategy, warned a leading Westminster panel.
Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £170m cash boost from government July 25, 2023 Sizewell C has been given a fresh cash boost by the government, which has poured a further £170m into the proposed nuclear power plant.
‘Totally without merit’: Judge rejects environmental challenge against Sizewell C nuclear plant June 22, 2023 The government's decision to grant development consent for the Sizewell C nuclear plant was lawful, a high court judge has ruled.
Starmer vows to ramp up ‘critical’ nuclear power as he fleshes out party’s energy plan June 5, 2023 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has lent his support to the UK’s nuclear industry calling for a vast ramp-up in projects.
Not funding Sizewell C risks UK’s green ambitions, nuclear industry warns April 24, 2023 The nuclear industry has pushed the environmental benefits of Sizewell C amid reports the project is struggling to lure UK investors.
UK and South Korea team up to bolster nuclear supply chain amid Chinese dominance April 10, 2023 The UK will work with South Korea to build nuclear supply chains and share information on developing technologies.
Grant Shapps backs nuclear power in net zero push March 16, 2023 Nuclear must form part of a decarbonised portfolio of energy production, argued Grant Shapps, energy and net zero secretary.
Centrica anticipates power boost as EDF extends lifespan of ageing nuclear fleet March 14, 2023 British Gas owner Centrica expects to boost its electricity generation following EDF's decision to expand lifespan of two nuclear plants.