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UK government changes its stance on nuclear development
30 November, 2020
The UK Treasury has released two documents relevant to future UK policy on nuclear power development.

Horizon to cease activities on UK nuclear projects
17 September, 2020
UK-based Horizon Nuclear Power announced that it will cease its activities to develop nuclear new-build projects at Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey and at Oldbury on Severn in South Gloucestershire.

Nuclear development in Brazil
16 September, 2020
Judith Perera reports on Nuclear Engineering International’s recent webinar, which focused on nuclear power in Brazil

NIA report unveils blueprint for cheaper nuclear power
03 September, 2020
The UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has launched a new report, in which a cross-industry team, working as part of the government-backed Nuclear Sector Deal, set out the key factors to reduce risk and bring down costs by 30% by 2030.

Clean energy hub proposes nuclear development for Moorside
01 July, 2020
France’s EDF and 14 other companies and trade unions have announced proposals for a clean energy hub to be built in Cumbria in the UK, including a new large nuclear power plant.

UK NIA report sets out plans for clean economic recovery
25 June, 2020
The UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has released a new report - “Forty by ’50: The Nuclear Roadmap,” setting out plans for a clean economic recovery and the goal of Net Zero by 2050.

New analysis supports new nuclear for the UK
22 June, 2020
UK-based Energy Systems Catapult said on 18 June that a new analysis has found that committing to a further 10GW of new nuclear beyond Hinkley Point C is a "low regrets" option for the UK as it targets a Net Zero economy. However, it stressed that costs need to fall significantly if the technology is to fulfil its long-term potential.

Nuclear industry’s pandemic response
01 May, 2020
Nuclear plants are taking measures to continue operating safety during the coronavirus pandemic, despite falling electricity demand. However, operations at some uranium mines and fuel cycle facilities have been suspended.

COVID-19 impacts nuclear industry worldwide
26 March, 2020
NEI takes a look at how the nuclear industry is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and what measures are being put in place by companies throughout the industry

Canada and UK labs agree action plan
05 March, 2020
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) announced it has developed an Action Plan under its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).