Keir Starmer, nuclear power

UK pledges to open up new sites for mini nuclear power stations
Britain on Thursday promised to free more sites for nuclear energy developments across England and Wales, seeking to attract private investment into Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its push to decarbonise the power network.
Keir Starmer announces new nuclear power stations as Ed Miliband says 'build'
While nuclear power has traditionally been opposed by environmental campaigners, Mr Miliband sees it as a vital part of plans to create “a new era of clean electricity” because it does not cause the carbon emissions linked to global warming in the same way as traditional fossil fuels.
What are Starmer's plans for 'mini' nuclear power plants?
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed plans to make it easier to build small nuclear power plants in England and Wales in an effort to boost economic growth. The prime minister described the plans as "long overdue" as he revealed the plan will create thousands of highly skilled jobs.
Britain to build more mini-nuclear power stations as Keir Starmer rips up 'archaic' rules
The government vows to create thousands of highly skilled jobs with the push for new nuclear - which will clear a path for so-called small modular reactors to be built in the UK for the first time
UK govt to change planning rules for nuclear power plants
The UK government will announce changes to planning rules today to allow for the construction of more nuclear power plants.
Overhaul of planning barriers to nuclear power, Starmer announces
An overhaul of planning barriers to make it easier to build new nuclear power plants has been announced by Keir Starmer.
UK 'ripping up archaic rules' on nuclear plants
The UK government announced plans to approve more nuclear reactors Thursday, including giving developers freedom to build new plants anywhere in England and Wales and scrapping expiry dates on projects.
UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
Britain's Labour government on Thursday said changes to planning laws will speed up the country's rollout of mini-nuclear reactors aimed at providing cheaper and cleaner energy.
UK to make it easier to build nuclear reactors
The government has announced plans to make it easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales, as part of ...
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Coal power vs people power: Why the climate victories of the past may win us a better future
This victory is part of a global movement against coal, including direct action, legal challenges and public campaigns, that have blocked new plants from the US to Europe to Africa. Meanwhile, new ...
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Plans for Nuclear power plant in Norfolk handed boost
Plans for a nuclear power plant at Bacton Gas Terminal in north Norfolk have received a boost after a government announcement.
Work to assess storm-damaged power station to begin
Work to assess and secure a storm damaged stack at a power station in the west of the Isle of Man is set to begin over the ...
Fish protection row risks delaying nuclear power plant
Britain’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant risks being delayed yet again because of a row about fish, the project’s owner ...
Starmer vows to power past NIMBYs to build nuke stations
Sir Keir Starmer has said that he will “push past the NIMBYism” to ensure that a new generation of mini nuclear power stations are built.