With major projects reaching key milestones and political support at a high, the UK’s nuclear sector is entering a new era. Panellists at an EDF roundtable during Nuclear Week in Parliament discussed how this long-awaited renaissance can drive energy security, regional renewal and generational opportunity – if the moment is seized

Sellafield’s Remote Technologies Group is the first to use an innovative contamination swabbing tool for quadruped robots, developed through the RAICo collaboration.

Britain has successfully built a reputation as a world leader in fusion. In 2026, we have to prove we can turn that leadership into delivery.

Almost 200 containers of low-level radioactive waste that once formed part of Britain’s experiment with fast breeder nuclear reactors are being entombed.

We've got the opportunities. We have a plan. Now we need action.

The Warm Homes Plan marks an important milestone in the UK’s path to reaching its net-zero targets. By prioritising the decarbonisation of domestic heating, this plan sets the stage not only for lower emissions and more efficient homes but also for supporting UK manufacturing and the broader supply chain that underpins clean heat technologies.

Nuclear Transport Solutions sign new strategic agreement on development of transport package designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear fuel.

Labour figures are confident that their warm homes policies will go down well with the public as they look to make clean energy a dividing line with parties on the right.

Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off.

2025 has been a landmark year for the UK’s civil nuclear sector. Major investment at Sizewell C, Rolls-Royce SMRs at Wylfa and a new National Policy Statement for nuclear, all signal a renewed commitment to energy security, job creation, and regional growth.

The government is looking at offering households interest-free loans to install solar panels and heat pumps as part of its green energy strategy, PoliticsHome understands.

Sellafield Ltd joins forces with local partners and supply chain to fund the creation of LEVELS – a state-of-the-art digital centre in Whitehaven, West Cumbria.

The UK’s clean energy ambitions are bold, and the opportunities are enormous. To ensure success, businesses need clarity, certainty, and practical solutions – from grid bottlenecks to skills gaps – and that initiatives like NESO’s Strategic Spatial Energy Plan will help unlock the sector’s full potential.

We’ve seen a lot of momentum over the past year on Britain’s journey to a cleaner, more secure energy future – and as CEO of EDF UK, I’m hugely proud of the role we’ve continued to play as a net investor in Britain.

The offshore industry has a plan for how to deliver the 45,000 skilled jobs needed by 2030 to meet the UK government’s clean energy targets

The latest quarterly business survey conducted by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) showed that almost half of Britain’s chemical companies experienced falls in new orders and a more than 30% have seen falls in sales, production levels and capacity utilisation. This feedback from over 40 leaders of UK chemical businesses is consistent with the latest ONS data, confirming a 5.6% fall in production over the three months to September.

Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs is urging the government to overhaul nuclear sector regulations after a long-awaited report said that Britain is the most expensive place in the world to build a nuclear power station.

A strong economy depends on a strong energy system. As Britain pursues net-zero, maintaining security and value for money will be essential to increasing growth and public confidence.

Descending 450m down a winding 5km long tunnel carved out of the Finnish bedrock really brings home the scale of the engineering challenge in constructing the world’s first geological disposal facility (GDF) for spent nuclear fuel. When it opens in the near future, the repository in Western Finland will be the first in the world to provide a permanent disposal solution for the most hazardous radioactive waste, an issue facing all countries using nuclear power, including the UK.

The UK has ambitious targets to deliver clean power by 2030. In partnership with Smart Energy GB, Anna Moss, Principal Consultant at Cornwall Insight, explores how consumer-led participation in electricity flexibility can help achieve these goals

As a scientific superpower, the UK is stepping up in the global race for fusion energy. Chair of the Fusion Energy APPG, James Naish, highlights the latest advancements driving this transformative technology

The Modern Industrial Strategy sets out commitments to support innovation, skills, infrastructure and clean growth. Bill Esterson, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, emphasises that strengthening the UK’s supply chains and workforce is essential to building the energy system of the future

The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan aims to make the UK a global leader in clean energy by 2035. Yet Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Work and Pensions, Kirsty Blackman, cautions that this will only be achieved if workers are properly reskilled and supported through the transition

In June, the government set out its 10-year plan to drive productivity, investment and growth, aiming to make it simpler for businesses to grow and invest. Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald explains how the UK’s industrial strategy aligns these ambitions with the nation’s broader environmental objectives