6 h. ago This vision for Britain’s nuclear future is to be warmly welcomed

Editorial: When it comes to the UK’s long-term energy supply, Ed Miliband is right to seek greater plurality. As well as guaranteeing cheaper electricity, Sizewell C will also underpin the wider adoption of renewable sources

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8 h. 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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10 h. ago SNP opposition to new nuclear power stations in Scotland 'makes no sense', claims Ed Miliband

Scotland has just one remaining nuclear power plant still generating electricity, with a further two currently being decommissioned.

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11 h. 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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11 h. ago SNP opposition to new nuclear power stations ‘makes no sense’, says Miliband

The Energy Secretary accused the party of ‘sticking their heads in the sand’ on the subject.

Events

13 h. 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

14 h. ago Starmer: Support for nuclear power is ‘statement of intent’ from Government

The Government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C plant.

Politics

14 h. 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

14 h. ago Voices: Could ‘going nuclear’ finally end Ed Miliband’s career?

The energy secretary is one of politics’ great survivors – but his plan to build a £14bn power station on the Suffolk coast could leave a toxic legacy, says Sean O’Grady

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17 h. 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

17 h. ago What is Sizewell C nuclear plant and why is it controversial?

Environmentalists and campaign groups have argued it will impact local wildlife and is ‘too slow’ to combat climate change

Events

18 h. 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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18 h. ago Sizewell C nuclear plant to be built with £14.2bn government funding

The Suffolk plant is expected to take around a decade to complete

Economics

26 h. 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

26 h. ago Scottish Labour Government would end block on new nuclear power projects

Twenty-thousand Scots work in jobs that are dependent on the UK’s nuclear power industry.

Politics

27 h. ago Rachel Reeves to sign off funding for Sizewell C nuclear power plant

The Chancellor will announce £14.2billion to pay for a new reactor at the site in Suffolk, with the plant eventually powering 6million homes.

Economics

29 h. ago Amazon to spend $20 billion building AI data centers in Pennsylvania

Tech company is building one center next to nuclear power plant and hopes it can plug straight into it

Economics

34 h. ago Scottish pensioners could be worse off than those in England and Wales after winter fuel payment U

The U-turn was confirmed on Monday

Economics

35 h. ago Amazon to spend $20 billion on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one at a nuclear power plant

Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over its arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant

Economics

36 h. ago SNP came ‘frustratingly close’ to victory in Hamilton, says Swinney

The by-election was won by Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell.

Politics