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Reacting to the Prime Minister’s pledge at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan to reduce the UK’s emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, in line with the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation, Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, said: “This is an ambitious target which cements the UK’s commitment to ramping up clean power generation for greater energy security and cheaper bills. Nuclear, as the only source of clean, firm power, is vital to us meeting … read more » The post New Nuclear appeared first on No2NuclearPower.

The UK government’s nuclear energy agency has embarked on detailed negotiations with four shortlisted bidders to supply small modular reactors (SMRs) to bolster the country’s power generation. Great British Nuclear (GBN), owned by the government, says it will invite the four to submit tenders for evaluation, and decide on which technologies to select in the spring. The finalists include GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls-Royce SMR, and Westinghouse. These have already passed through two rounds of assessment by GBN, formerly known as … read more » The post GBN appeared first on No2NuclearPower.

A new jobs map published by EDF Energy shows the nuclear industry now supports 3500 jobs in the city of Bristol in southwest England. Many of these jobs have been supported by the Hinkley Point C project, with further new build projects expected to provide more. World Nuclear News 13th Nov 2024 read more » The post Hinkley Jobs appeared first on No2NuclearPower.

Heysham 2 power station is the focal point of ‘Inside Nuclear’, a new documentary providing an access-all-areas peek into nuclear power generation. Produced by plant operator, EDF, and hosted by engineer and Channel 5 TV presenter Rob Bell, the documentary offers an in-depth tour of the impressive facility located on the Lancashire coast. As he delves into the intricate processes of nuclear energy generation, Rob explores areas of the plant rarely seen by members of the public, meeting skilled engineers … read more » The post Heysham B appeared first on No2NuclearPower.

Rachel Reeves will announce plans to create pension “megafunds” that the Treasury says will unlock as much as £80 billion worth of investment in ­businesses and infrastructure. Times 13th Nov 2024 read more » The post Infrastructure Investment appeared first on No2NuclearPower.