The government announced a commitment to nuclear energy in the Spring Budget on Wednesday.

Opinions divided on government's nuclear commitment 

Hartlepool’s nuclear power station was due to go into the first phase of decommissioning in 12-months’ time.

Hundreds of jobs secured as lifespan of nuclear power station extended 

TSP Engineering expects to start production of the 'NuCell' this year  - with the first reactors set to be manufactured by 2027.

New nuclear reactors set to be built in West Cumbria

Prospect members working for the Atomic Weapons Establishment are to be balloted on industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Workers maintaining nuclear weapons to vote on strike action

In his letter, Boris Johnson has urged the new Government to look again at the case for medallic recognition for nuclear test veterans.

Boris Johnson asks next PM to consider medals for nuclear veterans

In one of his final speeches as PM, Boris Johnson said he was 'sorry' Britons will struggle but said the new PM will provide more support.

'Tough winter' ahead but 'substantial' support coming, Boris Johnson says

This composite of satellite images shows smoke rising from fires at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine

This composite of satellite images taken by Planet Labs PBC shows smoke rising from fires at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. A team from the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to visit the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine soon but more shelling was reported in the area overnight Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

Authorities are distributing iodine tablets to residents near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as Russia and Ukraine trade blame over nearby shelling.

Anti-radiation sickness pills given out amid shelling near Ukraine nuclear plant

An image of what the new Sizewell C nuclear power station would look like.
Credit: EDF Energy

The new plant on the Suffolk coast could power six million homes, say its backers, but opponents say it would be an environmental disaster.

New £20bn nuclear plant approved by government despite concerns

The facility to build a new generation of smaller nuclear power stations could be sited in Sunderland, Newton Aycliffe or Richmond.

The places on Rolls-Royce's shortlist for new nuclear power station factory

People affected by Britain's first nuclear testing experiments have shared their harrowing experiences with a sitting Prime Minister for the first time.

Will nuclear test veterans finally get the medal they've fought for decades for?

Actor Samuel West joined the RSPB protest.
Credit: PA

The proposals would see a breeding area the size of eight football pitches lost, as well as three million fish, according to RSPB estimates.

Actor joins nuclear plant protest over threat to nature

Ministers are promising ‘cleaner and more affordable energy’ to be made in the UK but Labour says it will cost people more.

Minister admits energy plan 'won't cut bills now' amid claims it will hike costs

Ministers say the plan to increase Britain’s nuclear capacity could mean up to eight new reactors are built, including the project at Wylfa.

UK Government Energy Strategy backs plans for new nuclear plant on Anglesey 

The new strategy involves building eight new nuclear plants by 2050, which mentioned Moorside next to Sellafield in West Cumbria.

Cumbrian figures react to government's new energy strategy

The government have published their energy strategy which includes eight more nuclear sites such as Cumbria's Moorside.

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