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.
Give Great British Nuclear the funding it needs to revive declining sector, industry boss warns March 10, 2023 Jeremy Hunt needs to provide more clarity over the funding of Great British Nuclear in the budget next week, says industry boss.
Nuclear industry defends Sizewell C project as Hinkley Point C is priced at £33bn February 20, 2023 Sizewell C will be a huge boost to the UK's energy ambitions, argued the leading nuclear industry body amid concerns over costs.
EDF: Inflation drives Hinkley Point C nuclear plant costs from £26bn to £33bn February 18, 2023 EDF has told investors that the cost of Hinkley Point C nuclear plant could balloon to £33bn, a near 30 per cent hike on previous estimates.
EDF UK rakes in £1.1bn profits powered by record electricity prices February 17, 2023 EDF UK has raked in hefty profits, with soaring electricity prices powering its rebound from last year's losses.
Could UK’s nuclear power deadlock be broken by the emergence of ‘cheaper’ thorium SMR technology? January 19, 2023 Danish energy specialist Copenhagen Atomics is proposing SMRs powered by molten salt and thorium to reach the UK's nuclear ambitions.
Great British Nuclear lacks ‘overarching strategy’, warns leading advisor January 18, 2023 GBN is in need of an overarching strategy and lacks a clear role in securing the UK's energy independence, warns nuclear boss.
China’s role in UK nuclear sector poses challenges for net zero push, say think tanks January 11, 2023 China's lingering position in the UK's nuclear energy sector poses headaches for the Government, think tanks warn.