Starmer: Support for nuclear power is ‘statement of intent’ from Government The Government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C plant. Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Spending review 2025 – live: Reeves criticised for ‘fantasy’ plan as economists warn tax hikes ‘very likely’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she will never have to repeat last year’s Autumn Budget, when tax rises were announced The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
China banned from investing in Sizewell C, energy secretary Ed Miliband vows It comes amid growing concerns over the impact of Chinese influence in British infrastructure and supply chains The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
UK politics: Lib Dems denounce new Reform UK chair as ‘Trump sycophant’ – as it happened Daisy Cooper says doctor and presenter David Bull once appeared on TalkTV with his ear bandaged after the assassination attempt against Trump The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
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 Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’ The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for the Sizewell C site and the development of small modular nuclear reactors. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
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 · Jun 10, 2025
Sizewell C power station to be built as part of UK’s £14bn nuclear investment Ed Miliband promises to ‘get Britain off the fossil fuel rollercoaster’ with new plant expected to create 10,000 jobs The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
Sizewell C nuclear plant to be built with £14.2bn government funding The Suffolk plant is expected to take around a decade to complete The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
Reeves signs off on £14bn to build new nuclear plant Sizewell C The Chancellor is set to confirm the funding at the GMB Congress on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025 Politicians seem reluctant to take necessary action over sea level rise Plans for Sizewell C and other coastal sites continue even as existing defences become more vulnerable to storm surges
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025 Sizewell C nuclear power plant ‘could get go-ahead within weeks’ Keir Starmer expected to confirm result of 15-year search for investment at UK-France summit next month
The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025 Keir Starmer set to approve nuclear plant in bid to power up economic growth The prime minister is pinning his hopes of economic growth on a major nuclear plant and a series of mini nuclear sites
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025 Centrica hoping to strike Sizewell C investment deal, ‘if the returns are right’ Centrica boss Chris O’Shea said the group was in discussions over pumping cash into the new nuclear plant in Suffolk.
Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025 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 · Jan 14, 2025 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 · Dec 28, 2024 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
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 Large-scale nuclear power station planned for Anglesey in Wales Ministers are discussing who will build the plant, which will join Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C as major future suppliers to the grid
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Sizewell C in Suffolk granted nuclear site licence Campaigners ‘appalled’ as French energy company EDF gets go-ahead for next stage of project
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 UAE approached to invest in Sizewell C nuclear power plant UK lines up Middle East investor for stake in £20bn-£44bn project despite growing row over other Emirati investment plans
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023 Proposed Sizewell C nuclear plant seeks outside investment Prospective investors will be subject to ‘strict national security checks’, minister vows