New nuclear power plant backed by Truss and Macron at European summit October 8, 2022 The UK's next proposed nuclear plant has received the joint backing of both Prime Minister Liz Truss and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Nuclear industry group encourages EDF to extend life of power plants September 29, 2022 The Nuclear Industry Association has welcomed EDF's intention to extend the lifespan of two of its domestic nuclear power projects.
Going Nuclear: France to name new EDF boss within days September 6, 2022 France will select the new boss of state-controlled power giant EDF in the next few days, revealed the country's Finance Minister.
Johnson pledges £700m for Sizewell C nuclear power plant September 1, 2022 Boris Johnson has promised fresh funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power project to boost domestic energy generation.
Johnson commits funding to Sizewell C nuclear plant to ‘get on’ with project September 1, 2022 Press Association Boris Johnson promised £700 million of funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power project as part of a drive to improve the UK’s energy security. The Prime Minister said the spike in gas prices driven by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine showed why new nuclear generation capacity was needed in the UK. The [...]
Government unveils £75m nuclear fund to secure fuel production for new reactors July 19, 2022 Downing Street has unveiled a £75m strategy to boost investment into the production of fuel for nuclear reactors.
Nuclear fusion lures investors as scientists hope for new breakthroughs July 14, 2022 Nuclear fusion has enjoyed a huge bump-up in global investment over the past 12 months, raising hopes of a breakthrough.
EDF cyber security ‘shortfalls’ see energy giant placed under further monitoring July 10, 2022 FRENCH Power Giant EDF is being scrutinised by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) after it identified shortfalls in the firm’s cyber security defences. Following a number of routine inspections over the past year, the regulator said it had found “shortfalls in governance, risk and compliance and certain technical controls” at EDF and that [...]
Delayed: Sizewell C nuclear power plant decision pushed back amid Westminster turmoil July 7, 2022 The Government has delayed making a decision on whether to approve a new nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk.
Nuclear conflict: why we must consider the risks June 21, 2022 | City Talk In the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the risks of nuclear conflict have become clearer both inside and outside the world of finance. Yet many market watchers have simply thrown up their hands under the mistaken assumption that when it comes to nuclear weapons, nothing they do will matter. Such a philosophy is inadequate on [...]