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New nuclear plants will not be imposed on Scotland, vows UK minister

The UK Government has no plans to “impose” new nuclear power stations on Scotland as part of its energy strategy, the Business Secretary has said. Speaking as the document was published, Kwasi Kwarteng acknowledged control over the issue lies with ...

07 Apr 2022 at 12:25

UK could massively scale up nuclear power capacity by 2050

The UK could massively scale up its nuclear power capability by 2050 – with new stations having far greater capacity, it is understood. The Business Secretary has suggested six or seven new sites could be in operation by that point, with all but ...

03 Apr 2022 at 00:55

Scottish Government should not be ‘ideological’ about nuclear energy – Hands

The Scottish Government is “not doing anybody any favours” with its opposition to the development of new nuclear power plants, the UK energy minister has said. With prices soaring and the war in Ukraine highlighting the importance of energy ...

08 Apr 2022 at 11:55

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'In the name of humanity, in the name of the children, please stop this war', says Tipperary woman Adi Roche

Clonmel woman Adi Roche, founder and voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, has issued the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine - "I appeal on behalf of all humanity, but mostly on behalf of the citizens of ...

24 Feb 2022 at 23:33

Johnson: Ukraine crisis means ‘big new bets’ on nuclear power needed

The Prime Minister has said there needs to be a “series of big new bets” on nuclear power to make sure the UK’s energy supply is “no longer at the mercy of bullies like Putin”. Boris Johnson urged the West to end its “addiction” to ...

15 Mar 2022 at 08:55

Government announces £100 million towards new nuclear power plant

Plans to build a new nuclear power station have received a boost after the Government announced £100 million of funding to support its continued development. Ministers said the move aimed to attract further financing from private ...

27 Jan 2022 at 01:26

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Nuclear watchdog says mission to Ukraine power plant ‘on its way’

The United Nations nuclear watchdog injected a ray of hope into the stand-off over Ukraine’s beleaguered Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant on Monday, announcing that its mission of top experts “is now on its way” to the facility, ...

29 Aug 2022 at 09:31

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Experts to visit Ukraine nuclear plant as new shelling raises radiation fears

The UN nuclear watchdog has injected a ray of hope into the stand-off over the Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant at the heart of fighting in Ukraine by announcing on Monday that its mission of top experts “is now on its way” to ...

29 Aug 2022 at 12:04

Sizewell C nuclear power plant ‘under review’

The Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk is reportedly under review as the Government looks to limit spending. The new reactor, located some 30 miles north-east of Ipswich, was expected to be built by energy firm EDF. ...

04 Nov 2022 at 09:27

No plans to scrap or delay Sizewell C, Downing Street confirms

Downing Street has insisted there are no plans to scrap or delay the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant as Rishi Sunak seeks to tighten the public purse strings. The Government’s position on the ...

04 Nov 2022 at 16:13

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Ukraine condemns ‘nuclear terrorism’ after Russian missile hits near power plant

A Russian missile has blasted a crater close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, damaging nearby industrial equipment but not hitting its three reactors. Ukrainian authorities denounced the move as ...

19 Sept 2022 at 21:37

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Nuclear technology key to mitigating climate change – US environment chief

The head of the US environment protection agency (EPA) has said advanced nuclear technology will be “critical” for both America and Japan as they step up cooperation to meet decarbonisation goals. Michael ...

02 Sept 2022 at 11:04

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