Nuclear

UK government publishes study showing Scotland has 'high potential' for new nuclear plants, but SNP argues analysis does not change the huge costs associated with new projects

Government confirms renewables generation for the first quarter rose 18 per cent year-on-year to account for over 53 per cent of the electricity mix

Landmark investment deal between UK and Japan includes support for 5.9GW of floating offshore wind projects and nuclear technology development

Ministers hail important step towards delivering one of the world’s first commercial fusion energy projects

Package includes £200m loan from the National Wealth Fund for a range of projects to support growing demand from offshore wind, nuclear power, technology, and defence sectors

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

Poorly resourced regulators - not nature protection rules - are blocking new energy and infrastructure development such as nuclear power, writes Prospect's Sue Ferns

Technology partner contract between Great British Energy -Nuclear and Rolls‑Royce SMR backed by up to £599m from the National Wealth Fund

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