Sizewell C

Government and EDF agree to extend life of nuclear power station by 20-years, supporting around 900 jobs on site

High Value Manufacturing Catapult says manufacturers face ‘narrowing window’ to meet growing demand for nuclear technologies

DESNZ will need to monitor the risks to taxpayers and billpayers posed by the Sizewell C nuclear plant ‘closely’, the government’s spending watchdog warns

Planning decisions for major clean energy projects to be accelerated by appointment of Environment Agency as single lead environmental regulator, according to Defra

Government commits to full implementation of Fingleton Review by end of 2027, unveils new planning guidance for clean energy projects, and stresses need to end UK's dependence on risky fossil fuels

First reactor at 3.2GW nuclear power project in Somerset now expected to start commissioning in 2030, at a further cost of €2.5bn to EDF

Overly complex regulation has contributed to 'relative decline' in UK's ability to deliver faster and more affordable nuclear projects, government-commissioned taskforce claims

Ofgem attributes surprise cap increase to policy costs associated with Sizewell C and Warm Home Discounts, as concerns grow over prospect of further price hikes in 2026

Nuclear developer announces landmark funding deal with support from National Wealth Fund and BpifranceAE export credit facility

Independent experts on government's Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce argue current system is hampering development of new nuclear power projects and driving up costs