The future of UK energy is taking shape: The British Government's 2025 Spending Review has unveiled a £30 billion commitment to nuclear power, marking a significant step in the nation's energy transition.
On 11 June, the British Government delivered its Spending Review for 2025. Nuclear power featured as one of the cornerstone spending areas, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves describing the £30 billion in nuclear investments as a “commitment to our nuclear-powered future”. Following this, 23 June saw the publication of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and five of eight planned Industrial Sector Plans—including for the Clean Energy industry. These publications reiterate the Government’s ambition to “build on [the UK’s] status as a leading nuclear nation”.
From Sizewell C’s development to the progress being made for small-modular reactors in the UK, we also explore how nuclear energy may present fascinating solutions for data centre power demands. Discover how these strategic investments can transform Britain’s energy landscape in our latest insight.
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