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The UK must develop advanced nuclear fuels and fuel cycle technologies in order to meet its clean energy ambitions, according to a new series of roadmaps released by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). The roadmaps, it says, will enable UK policy makers and industry to plan for the future of nuclear in delivering net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Date: Friday, 25 June 2021
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/NNL-publishes-advanced-fuel-cycle-roadmaps

The UK government has called on local communities across the country to put forward proposals to host the UK’s prototype fusion energy power plant. Today's announcement follows Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the UK’s ambition to be the first country in the world to commercialise fusion energy technology.

Date: Thursday, 03 December 2020
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-seeks-host-community-for-STEP-fusion-plant

The UK Treasury has released two documents relevant to future UK policy on nuclear power development.

Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2020
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-government-changes-its-stance-on-nuclear-development-8384701

The UK Treasury said yesterday it is important to consider large-scale nuclear projects in addition to Hinkley Point C (HPC) if the country is to meet its net-zero by 2050 target. This assessment rejects the advice of the National Infrastructure Commission two years ago that the government should not agree support for more than one nuclear power station beyond HPC, before 2025.

Date: Friday, 27 November 2020
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-Treasury-underscores-value-of-new-nuclear