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Prosiect Egni Glan Llynfi could see four 20MW microreactors developed by Last Energy on the site of the former Llynfi coal-fired power plant

Government set to ease restrictions on where new nuclear plants can be built to enable faster roll out of small reactors, reports claim

Google provides a major boost for the nuclear sector, as BlackRock faces fresh complaints from ClientEarth and campaigners warns ocean protection efforts are floundering

Uncertainty surrounds the technology mix needed to build a net zero energy system by 2050, but according to a major new analysis getting there remains affordable and would deliver huge benefits

Environmental Audit Committee warns Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero that nuclear capacity could be little as 12GW by 2050

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

Next-generation nuclear technologies will divert resources away from cheaper options that can more quickly contribute to energy security and climate goals, argues Andrew Warren

Plans for fleet of mini nuclear power stations take step forward with sites on Tyneside, Teesside, and Deeside named on factory shortlist

Some £490m of public and private investment has now been raised to support the British engineering giant’s small nuclear reactor vision