Small Modular Reactors

Government says revamped Great British Energy - Nuclear agency is aiming to confirm first site for SMR development by the end of the year

A new generation of nuclear technologies is under development, but can they be delivered in time to replace ageing reactors?

Retailer says it will work with technology firm X-Energy to bring string of US nuclear projects to market by 2039

One British company - Rolls Royce SMR - and three US-headquartered firms to progress to next stage of high profile nuclear procurement competition

New facility is set to serve emerging SMR market in the UK, Europe, and Middle East in addition to producing naval reactor components

Engineering giant reportedly considering selling a stake in company that hopes to build the UK's first mini-nuclear power plant

Plan forms part of £15m deal signed between Rolls-Royce SMR and Sheffield University

Companies sign deal to advance plans to develop fleet of four privately-financed small modular reactors on Teesside with a view to power plants coming online in the early 2030s

GE Vernova nuclear business secures £33.6m from UK Future Nuclear Enabling Fund to support roll out of 'game-changing’ small modular reactors in the UK

Government is consulting on plan to make more sites available for nuclear development, drawing support from pro-growth campaigners and fuelling fears among environmental groups