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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 · Apr 13

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 · Apr 13

Atom is prematurely split in the ‘golden age’ transatlantic partnership

Britain was always going to prefer homegrown technology for the SMR reactors at Wylfe. The US would have done the same

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Two Welsh sites on shortlist for new nuclear power station

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

Wales Online · Nov 10, 2022

What this UK minister said about winter gas supplies, Wales' electricity grid and a new nuclear power station

Greg Hands was giving evidence at a House of Commons committee

Wales Online · Jun 9, 2022

Rolls Royce SMR confirms North Wales and Cumbria are top targets for mini-nuclear plants

Rolls Royce SMR CEO Tom Samson came to Wylfa on Anglesey to discuss plans to roll-out Small Modular Reactors

Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022

Wylfa site 'has everything' says UK minister as nuclear fund launches and developers show interest

The £120 million Future Nuclear Enabling Fund is designed to unlock and accelerate new nuclear technologies

Birmingham Post · May 12, 2022

Wylfa revival boosts investor's multi-million development plans on Anglesey

Conygar said that its investments at Parc Cybi and Rhosgoch as well as the Holyhead Marina are 'well positioned' to support Wylfa B

Birmingham Post · May 10, 2022

Boris Johnson says Wylfa nuclear plant 'is going to happen'

The Prime Minister was on a campaign trip to north Wales

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022

New nuclear power stations and giant offshore windfarms loom for Wales as UK government publishes energy strategy

The UK government has announced how it plans to curb soaring energy costs in the long term

Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022