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Britain’s nuclear future? What small reactors, fusion and ‘Big Carl’ mean for net zero

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair recently argued nuclear power is an “essential part of the answer” to net zero. Writing in the foreword of a report by his thinktank, the Tony Blair Institute, he claimed small modular nuclear reactors, nuclear fusion and other advanced technologies can help lower the…

The Conversation

Hunterston B site declared nuclear-free as all spent fuel removed

The plant in North Ayrshire provided power for nearly 46 years before it was shut down in 2022.

The Independent UK

Energy crisis looms large as Macron makes rare visit to Madagascar

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Madagascar on Wednesday, where power cuts, stalled dam projects and a troubled state energy firm are set to dominate the first visit by a French head of state in nearly 20 years.

Radio France Internationale

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3 Apocalyptic Climate Change Predictions That Failed To Come True

Yes, the climate is warming. But, despite what you may have heard, we can deal with it.

Reason

Manager at Hinkley Point C accepted a quad bike as a bribe, tribunal hears

Ashley Daniels accused of giving more work to engineering firm after gifts that also included £2,000 boxing tickets

The Guardian - UK

‘They’re everywhere’: workers warn of rat infestation at Somerset nuclear plant

Unions urge energy giant EDF to take action as concerns mount over health of construction staff

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers and officials treated to hospitality 3,500 times in five years, study finds

Some of firms providing meals and tickets also among those to secure most meetings in key departments

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UK energy firms – another twisting psychodrama in three acts

What’s the only horror story to have more instalments than A Nightmare on Elm Street? The ongoing saga of readers haunted by the utilities sector

The Guardian - UK

Why does France have lower energy bills than Scotland?

ENERGY bills in France look a fair amount lower in comparison with current prices in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis shares ‘urgent’ advice to beat energy bills as ‘80% are overpaying’

Customers of British Gas, EDF, E.on and more have been warned directly

The Independent UK

Nimbys. Naysayers. Traitors. Children take note, why learn oracy when insults will do?

Keir Starmer’s rhetoric against green campaigners appears to have taken a playground turn

The Guardian - UK

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.

International Business Times

Hinkley Point C owner warns fish protection row may further delay nuclear plant

Solution to stop River Severn fish being sucked into cooling systems taking too long to resolve, EDF says

The Guardian - UK

Pod Point cuts revenue forecasts due to weakness in UK electric vehicle market

The company said it expects to have delivered revenues of £53 million in 2024, having previously pointed towards revenues of £60 million.

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The Guardian - UK

Octopus overtakes British Gas as Britain’s largest household energy supplier

Company grew share of market to 23.7% of households in Great Britain by end of 2024, says Cornwall Insight

Evening Standard

Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’

The Government and Sizewell C distanced themselves from the new estimate, which would signal a doubling in price since 2020.

The Guardian - UK

Sizewell C cost ‘has doubled since 2020 and could near £40bn’

Treasury expected to decide whether to support EDF-backed nuclear power plant in this year’s spending review

The Guardian - UK

Labour donor Dale Vince urges ‘rigorous financial scrutiny’ of Sizewell C costs

Green energy entrepreneur voices concerns over project’s funding and ‘spiralling costs’ of UK’s other nuclear plants

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International Business Times

France's Most Powerful Nuclear Reactor Finally Comes On Stream

France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays, budget overruns and technical setbacks.

Radio France Internationale

France's most powerful nuclear reactor joins grid after €13bn holdup

France's flagship Flamanville nuclear reactor in Normandy was to start supplying electricity to homes on Friday when it's reconnected to the power grid after a dozen costly years of technical setbacks.

International Business Times

After Long Delay, French Nuclear Plant Coming On Stream

France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Tripping the light fantastic as art meets dance at hybrid exhibition

A unique exhibition – "Dancing in the Light" – is blending light-inspired artworks with dance performances, thanks to the participation of a dozen international choreographers.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's last nuclear power station to stay open beyond planned closure

Four of the UK's five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said ...

The Guardian - UK

Four of UK’s oldest nuclear plants to run for even longer as Hinkley Point delayed

EDF extends life of reactors to ‘boost energy security’ and bridge gap before new Somerset project starts up

Evening Standard

Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure

Operator EDF said it would keep the sites open for longer to help maintain electricity supply over the coming years.

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