The UK arm of energy technology company Holtec has announced that its small modular reactor (SMR) design has passed through the first stage of UK regulatory approval at record speed.
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has written an open letter to the UK government asking for clarity on its policy for advancing small modular reactors (SMR).
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.
The energy sector has criticised the lack of focus within the Spring Budget on the development of renewables, energy efficiency and infrastructure, despite some technology support.