Great British Nuclear

January 16, 2024

Sizewell C secures development consent order

EDF Energy’s 3.2GW nuclear power station Sizewell C has progressed into construction phase after securing a development consent order (DCO).

January 11, 2024

UK government reveals biggest nuclear expansion in 70 years

The UK government has announced this morning (11 January) its largest expansion of nuclear power since 1953.

UK government invests further £1.3 billion into Sizewell C construction. Image: EDF Energy.

January 10, 2024

EDF Energy invests further £1.3 billion into nuclear energy

EDF Energy has announced a £1.3 billion financial boost in order to maintain and expand the UK’s 2023 nuclear output.

August 30, 2023

Further £341 million granted to accelerate Sizewell C preparations

Ministers yesterday (29 August) announced an additional £341 million of previously allocated funding to accelerate Sizewell C preparations.

July 26, 2023

UK govt commits further £170 million to Sizewell C

The UK government has committed a further £170 million towards the development of the Sizewell C nuclear power station.

July 25, 2023

The role of nuclear in the energy transition

With the launch of Great British Nuclear last week (18 July), one of the biggest questions surrounding the technology remains just how the UK will use nuclear to support the energy transition.

GBN launches to bolster UK nuclear prospects. Image: Lukáš Lehotský (Unplash).

July 18, 2023

Great British Nuclear launches alongside SMR competition

As Great British Nuclear launches today (18 July), the UK Government has unveiled a competition to support the development of SMRs.

May 19, 2023

UK must address cost-competitiveness to spur nuclear industry growth

The UK will need to address nuclear's cost-competitiveness with alternative low-carbon technologies to spur growth, a report has indicated.

Chancellor Hunt leaving to present the Spring Budget. Image: HM Treasury.

March 15, 2023

Spring Budget offers EPG extension, nuclear support and CCUS investment

Following the early announcement of the extension of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) at the current rate of £,2500 for three months, there were only a few key energy focused elements to the Spring Budget.