Nuclear

French civil servant secures election victory, raising fears Irena could adopt pro-nuclear stance

Patchwork of inspection and safety agencies to be integrated into a "single, easily identifiable body"

Report claims safety watchdog is struggling to recruit nuclear safety inspectors

Around 40 per cent of nation's electricity to be generated from nuclear reactors by 2020, as government calls for increase in nuclear reactor utilisation rates

Is the world's largest laser a step towards limitless clean energy, or a key component in nuclear weapons research?

As Sellafield operator admits to embarrassing safety flaws, academics line up to criticise consultation process

British Gas owner confirms it is to buy stake in EDF's UK nuclear arm in a move the company says will bolster its green credentials

RWE and E.ON aiming to have first reactor up and running by 2020, after Iberdrola consortium pulls out of site auction

Miliband signals opposition to Scotland's ban on new nuclear plants

Eleven sites proposed for new generation of nuclear reactors