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Rolls-Royce secures deal to build small nuclear reactors for Sweden

Rolls-Royce SMR has won a "multi-billion pound" contract to build three small modular nuclear reactors for Sweden, marking a major step in the British engineering group's ambition to become a leading supplier of the technology in Europe.

Euronews

Reeves hands Rolls-Royce £600m to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors

The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ’more important than ever’ amid the Middle East crisis

The Independent UK

Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis

The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ‘always the right thing to do’.

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UK clears Wylfa nuclear project: 8,000 jobs, first SMR reactors to power 3 million homes

The UK government has approved the start of work on a new nuclear power project at Wylfa, marking a significant step in its push for energy security and low-carbon power generation.

The Times of India

Rolls-Royce agrees government deal to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors

Government-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBEN) has signed a landmark contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the UK’s first mini nuclear reactors. The agreement initiates work on three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are projected to generate sufficient low-carbon electricity to power around three million homes. The National Wealth…

The Independent UK

Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors

Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on Anglesey

The Guardian - UK

North Wales £2.5B SMR Plans 3,000 Jobs Amid Rising Welsh Unemployment

A £2.5B nuclear investment in North Wales promises 3,000 future jobs, sparking a political row as the nation's unemployment rate hits a UK high.

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US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors

As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’

The Guardian - UK

UK-US nuclear deal: what does it mean and will it really lead to a ‘golden age’?

Starmer announced multibillion-pound link-up to build ‘mini-nukes’ likely to be signed during Trump visit

The Guardian - UK

UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain

Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks

The Guardian - UK

Will small nuclear reactors start Europe’s atomic renaissance?

Divisions within the EU persist, as its two largest economies remain at odds over nuclear power — France relies heavily on it, while Germany shut down its last reactor in 2023.

Fortune

Spending billions on unclean, risky energy? What a nuclear waste

Letters: Readers respond to the energy secretary’s announcement of the new £14.2bn Sizewell C power station and Rolls-Royce winning the contract to develop small modular reactors

The Guardian - UK

Great British Energy’s budget has been nuked

Ed Miliband’s vehicle for investing in renewables lost 30% of its pot to small modular nuclear reactors in the spending review

The Guardian - UK

Rolls-Royce to build UK’s first small nuclear reactors after government backing

Rolls-Royce SMR selected as winning bidder amid government push to kickstart one of Europe's first small-scale nuclear industries

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The Guardian - UK

Rolls-Royce named winning bidder for UK small nuclear reactors

FTSE 100 firm beats two US-owned companies as government pushes nuclear power with Sizewell C investment

The Guardian - UK

‘A viable business’: Rolls-Royce banking on success of small modular reactors

UK firm in vanguard of companies arguing SMRs are quicker and cheaper option than large Hinkley-sized nuclear plants

The Independent UK

Czech power company CEZ signs deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to build modular nuclear reactors

The Czech power company CEZ has signed a deal with Britain’s Rolls-Royce SMR to form a strategic partnership to develop and deploy small modular nuclear reactors

The Guardian - UK

Sir Stephen Lovegrove to chair Rolls-Royce-led nuclear consortium

New role for former permanent secretary in energy department raises concerns over ‘revolving door’ between public and private

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Birmingham Post

Plans for Rolls-Royce mini-nuclear plants pass first safety assessment hurdle

Rolls-Royce is prioritising locations in Wales, Cumbria, and Gloucestershire for its small modular nuclear reactors

Birmingham Post

Rolls-Royce offers to help Ukraine rebuild with its planned Small Modular Reactors

Rolls-Royce is investing hundreds of millions developing factory-built, low cost, low carbon Small Modular Reactors

Birmingham Post

Rolls-Royce has 'positive talks' on Gloucestershire mini-nuclear plants

A senior team from the engineering giant has visited two sites it is considering for its small modular nuclear reactors project, which is expected to create thousands of jobs

Birmingham Post

Two North East sites among final shortlist for Rolls-Royce nuclear factory

The engineering giant has plans to create a 200-job plant that will produce components for its small modular reactor (SMR) power stations

The National (Scotland)

Government vows to oppose 'Grangemouth nuclear reactor plans'

ANY plans to power Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery with a nuclear reactor will be blocked by ministers, the Government has confirmed.

Birmingham Post

Rolls-Royce identifies four sites for mini-nuclear power stations

The engineering giant said it was prioritising locations in Cumbria, Gloucestershire and Wales for its small modular nuclear reactors

Wales Online

Two Welsh sites on shortlist for new nuclear power station

Rolls-Royce SMR has released its shortlist with Wylfa and Trawsfynydd

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