Nuclear
Nuclear fallout: Does the UK need a Plan B for decarbonisation?
The government's response to the shelving of three major new nuclear projects suggests a re-think is underway, but does it go far enough?
Government insists nuclear plans could be revived, despite Hitachi's shelving of UK projects
Hitachi becomes second developer in six months to back out of plans for new UK nuclear plants, shelving work on the £16bn Wylfa Newydd plant
Reports: Hitachi considering suspending work on UK nuclear programme
Wylfa Newydd plan under serious threat according to media reports that Hitachi is ready to pull the plug on UK nuclear work
'Fusion Island': UK start up reveals plans for pioneering nuclear fusion research
UK Atomic Energy Authority and First Light Fusion team up for project that aims to deliver fusion breakthrough by 2024
UK nuclear plans suffer major blow with Toshiba wind down of NuGen
Decision to axe nuclear business deals a potentially fatal blow to plans for a new large-scale nuclear plant in Cumbria
Nuclear option: UK readies £32m small modular reactor testing scheme
Experts from finance, nuclear, construction and manufacturing gather at government summit to discuss accelerating small reactor development
Government review backs subsidies for mini nuclear reactors
Controversial review argues offshore wind-style subsidies should be made available to nuclear sector to kickstart deployment of small modular reactors
Allow nuclear waste disposal under national parks, say MPs
Safest site should be chosen regardless of location, committee says - but opponents call idea 'outrageous'
Reports: Tepco plots renewable energy investment blitz
Boss of Japanese energy giant tells Nikkei major new investments are planned in order to 'gain competitive advantage in renewable energy'
It's time to talk about solving the decarbonisation challenge
Ignore the National Infrastructure Commission = cutting carbon without the help of nuclear is a risky business, argues Tom Greatrex of the Nuclear Industry Association
Ditch plans for a 'fleet' of new nuclear stations, NIC tells government
UK should green light just one more nuclear power station before 2025, says National Infrastructure Commission - but some experts warn ditching nuclear plans risks UK climate targets
British energy - the return of the state?
IMechE's Matt Rooney unpicks the thorny issue of government getting involved in the energy market
Nuclear Sector Deal: Government promises £200m push to drive down nuclear costs
Greg Clark says new investment in R&D and skills will help cement UK's position as a 'world leader' in nuclear power
Government enters talks with Hitachi on Wylfa Newydd
Business Secretary Greg Clark tells House of Commons government is considering a direct investment in multi-billion new nuclear plant
Reports: Government primed to reject Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project
Ministers may finally decide on the £1.3bn renewable project as early as next week, as well as a new nuclear plant in Wales
Nuclear can be a cost-competitive energy source
Energy for Humanity's Kirsty Gogan argues nuclear must follow renewables pathway and drive down costs
US launches nuclear initiative to cut carbon with Canada, Japan, UK
While the Trump administration generally avoids discussion of climate change, it is participating in a coalition to promote 'clean, reliable' nuclear power
Nuclear watchdog raises Hinkley Point C concerns
Management failings could affect safety at EDF power station if unaddressed, says inspector
Nuclear defeat: Lords vote for Euratom withdrawal 'backstop'
Government plans to leave European nuclear agreement after Brexit suffer setback as Peers vote through amendment that would allow for a pause until alternative arrangements are agreed
Nuclear fusion on brink of being realised, say MIT scientists
Carbon-free fusion power could be 'on the grid in 15 years'
Report: Small Modular Reactors vital for low-carbon transition
Policy Exchange report argues small-scale nuclear could help meet anticipated surge in demand for power from electric vehicles, while enabling coal and gas phase out
France and UK agree partnership on new build nuclear and climate action
Bilateral pledge to 'encourage' new nuclear one of a raft of climate pledges made between two countries at this week's summit
Drax to proceed with new coal to biomass conversion following government subsidy reforms
Government response to consultation on controlling biomass ROC subsidy costs opens path for energy giant to convert a fourth biomass unit
Climate Leadership: Le réalisme climatique est mort; Vive le réalisme climatique.
Energy for Humanity's Kirsty Gogan argues President Macron is right to abandon the battle against nuclear in favour of the bigger battle against climate change
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