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THE UK NUCLEAR INDUSTRY welcomes today’s positive announcement by the government on the outcome of its public consultation – and of its clear intent to include new nuclear as part of Britain’s future energy mix. The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), the UK’s trade association representing over 130 nuclear companies and some 80,000 British nuclear workers, applauded the move which puts new nuclear development at the heart of Britain’s low-carbon energy policy. Lord O’Neill, the NIA’s chairman, was quick to underline the importance of the government’s announcement which effectively clears the way for energy companies to move forward with plans to build new nuclear power stations in the UK. Lord O’Neill said: “This is a milestone for the UK nuclear industry and for the UK’s future energy policy. It recognises nuclear’s importance in fighting climate change and in securing the UK’s electricity supplies well in to the future.” He added: “This news is a major boost to our industry which already does so much to supply clean, stably-priced electricity to consumers, and helps power the world’s fifth largest economy.” “New nuclear units will be funded entirely by the private sector. They will be cost-effective, built to international standards and they will help the UK maintain a diverse and secure portfolio of energy supplies at a time when energy is becoming the major concern of governments around the world.”
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