4 d. ago The Fifa Club World Cup, explained: everything you wanted to know about the tournament

What is the Club World Cup, how can you watch it, and who is playing in it? All the key questions are answered hereThe 2026 World Cup is what is technically known as the Proper World Cup, for national teams. This summer’s tournament is the Club World Cup, featuring some (with the emphasis on “some”) of the world’s best domestic teams – Real Madrid, PSG, River Plate and the like. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s nuclear bet: big promises, but bigger questions remain unanswered | Editorial

A bold state investment signals nuclear revival, but unresolved issues around cost, waste and safety demand urgent ministerial clarityThe government’s decision to invest £14.2bn in nuclear energy, on top of existing funds, marks a return to significant state funding of nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, financed by the private sector, was dogged by delays and cost overruns. It is also a decisive shift in energy policy. Ministers have high hopes of a nuclear energy renaissance. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, described the prospect of a new reactor in Suffolk, Sizewell C, combined with new money for modular reactor development and fusion research, as a “golden age”. This was a striking choice of words from the greenest voice in the cabinet.The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice to the government took a more restrained view of nuclear, which drew industry ire. Mr Miliband’s commitment to renewable energy is not in doubt. The government has made good...

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4 d. ago Labour Government to make £250m Faslane investment to boost nuclear deterrent

The cash will be part of the Chancellor's Spending Review.

Economics

4 d. ago What’s behind Keir Starmer’s decision to back nuclear power?

Does the UK need nuclear to keep the lights on? What has big tech got to do with it? And do the costs stack up?Keir Starmer has committed the UK to its first significant stake in a new nuclear power plant since the 1980s.The decision to invest almost £18bn of taxpayer money into the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk was welcomed by Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, as the beginning of a “golden age” of nuclear investment that would be critical to the government’s net zero goals. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago East Kilbride MP calls for Scotland “to lead the way” in nuclear energy revival

Joani Reid warned that the jobs and investment new nuclear would bring would require the SNP to leave government in Holyrood.

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4 d. ago Key questions answered on Sizewell C after Reeves confirms nuclear investment

The major £16 billion investment in nuclear power comes ahead of the Government spending review.

Economics

4 d. ago Spending review latest: Starmer says ‘no more dithering’ over nuclear power amid £14bn Sizewell C plan

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

4 d. ago Spending review latest: Government accused of not ‘coming clean’ over full costs of Sizewell C nuclear plant

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

4 d. ago China banned from investing in Sizewell C, energy secretary Ed Miliband vows

It comes amid growing concerns over the impact of Chinese influence in British infrastructure and supply chains

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4 d. ago Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’ after approving Sizewell C plant

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for nuclear power projects in the UK

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for the Sizewell C site and the development of small modular nuclear reactors.

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4 d. ago 10,000 nuclear power jobs joy in "golden age" for sector but unemployment rates hit highest level in four years

From rising unemployment and major nuclear investment, to strong results at FirstGroup and Bellway, and Frasers circling Revolution Beauty – here are today’s top UK business stories.

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4 d. ago New Sizewell C nuclear plant backed with £14.2bn government investment

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves gives major update on future of nuclear power plant Sizewell C

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to confirm the multi-billion pound nuclear plant Sizewell C on the Suffolk coast will go-ahead as part of Wednesday's Spending Review

Events

1 week ago UK politics live: Labour reveals new nuclear programme and submarines ahead of Starmer defence review

UK will build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its warhead programme

Politics

2 w. ago The five key questions that must be answered in the hunt for Pheobe Bishop

Retired detective Charlie Bezzina, who spent 38 years with Victoria Police including 17 years as a homicide investigator and team leader, has been following the case and explains what's going on.

Politics

2 w. ago West Ham transfer news: The ELEVEN targets on Graham Potter's list, the truth about Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta's futures and who is up for sale in mass exodus

What will they do? Who is on their way in? And on their way out? Our West Ham expert JAMES SHARPE answers all the key questions ahead of a pivotal summer.

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2 w. ago Watchdog investigates Tory peer over nuclear firm’s meeting with minister

Lord Duncan of Springbank is the fourth peer to face a parliamentary inquiry after Guardian reportingThe House of Lords watchdog has launched an investigation into a Conservative peer who helped to secure a meeting with a government minister for a Canadian nuclear technology company he was advising.The watchdog will examine evidence that Ian Duncan potentially breached parliamentary rules when he facilitated an introduction between the minister and the company’s chief executive while he was on the company’s advisory board. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man United transfer news: The four positions they are targeting, truth about the transfer budget and why Bruno Fernandes really could go to Saudi Arabia

A harrowing campaign is finally at an end and now Manchester United have a lot of work to do. CHRIS WHEELER answers all the key questions ahead of a pivotal summer for the club.

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2 w. ago Liverpool parade crash: Five key answered questions after car ploughs into crowds of fans

Up to one million Liverpool fans had lined streets - including Water Street and the Strand - to watch the team move through the city centre with the Premier League trophy but chaos unfolded

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