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Westinghouse AP300™ Small Modular Reactor Approved for United Kingdom’s Generic Design Assessment

Approval is first step in the technology licencing process to make SMRs a reality in the U.K. LANCASHIRE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company announced...

Sir Keir Starmer standing in front of turbines at an onshore wind farm on a visit in November 2022 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests

British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan during a visit to Cathays Park in Cardiff. Picture date: Monday August 19, 2024 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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Sir Keir Starmer: Key role for Wales in making Britain energy superpower

Welsh wind farms scheme praised by Prime Minister as crucial to the UK's transition to renewable energy.

A judge said the Government had given ‘clear and lawful’ reasons for backing the power plant project (Joe Giddens/PA)
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Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant

British environmental consultant's action against Net Zero Teesside Project over its projected emissions rejected by court.

Vessels that are used for towing oil rigs in the North Sea are moored up at William Wright docks in Hull, Britain November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Russell Boyce/ File Photo
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North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a ‘wrecking ball’

Drilling companies say to expect a sharp drop in revenue following increased UK windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

The Just Transition Commission has warned significant investment is needed in Scotland’s transition to net zero (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Net zero transition needs significant investment to avoid failure, report warns

Scotland’s route to net zero must include significant investment to avoid failure, a report has warned. The investment report by the Just Transition...

Government boosts pot for renewables in latest auction to £1.5bn (Ben Birchall/PA)
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UK Budget for new clean power schemes gets boost to record £1.5bn

The UK Government is increasing the budget to support the next wave of renewable energy schemes to a record £1.5 billion, it has...

The amount of UK electricity generated by wind, solar and hydro outstripped fossil fuels for the third time in four years (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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UK renewable power generation sets new records, government confirms

British wind, solar and hydro use outstrips fossil fuel electricity generation for the third time in four years.

News Release

New Great British Energy partnership launched to turbocharge energy independence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announce first major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to unleash...

News Release

Welcoming the Great British Energy partnership

25 Jul 2024 On 25 July, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced the partnership between Great British Energy and...

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