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UK Government expected to commit to new nuclear power plant, alongside mini reactors

The UK Government is expected to announce plans to fund a new large-scale nuclear power plant, alongside a fleet of mini reactors.

France commits to more nuclear power, despite increased investment in offshore wind

France will invest in new nuclear power as part of its transition to clean energy, despite the country increasingly turning to offshore wind.

UK Government could take stake in Sizewell C to end Chinese involvement

The UK Government is reportedly planning to take a direct stake in Sizewell C to end CGN's involvement with the project. 

What strategy does the UK Government have for nuclear waste?

Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) discusses the global progress of nuclear waste disposal and what the UK Government plans to do at home.

Sizewell opposition loses the Tories a typically safe seat

The Tories lost a relatively safe seat on East Suffolk Council to a Green Party candidate, who opposes expansion at Sizewell.

Government exploring ban on China’s involvement in UK nuclear power

The UK Government could be about to axe China’s involvement from UK nuclear power projects, with CGN barred from all projects.

Could CGN be pushed out of the UK’s nuclear industry?

Conservative backbenchers are pushing the Government to limit China's involvement within the UK's nuclear power industry.

Dungeness B nuclear power station to be defuelled ahead of schedule

EDF has made the decision to move Dungeness B nuclear power station into the defuelling stage, despite extensive maintenance work.

Nuclear power’s waste problem complicates it as a green energy solution

Nuclear waste has been an intractable problem ever since nuclear power was developed over 60 years ago, which dents its green credentials.

Are ‘small’ nuclear reactors the holy grail that we were promised?

In this week’s gossage, we explore the much-hyped ‘small’ nuclear reactors and why this technology has yet to actually deliver on its promise.

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