Tag: Nuclear
The future of nuclear fusion: UK reactor breaks world record
Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, is making significant strides in energy output at one of the UK’s oldest fusion research facilities....
Hub analysis: Is the UK’s new Energy Act up to muster?
The Government calls it the 'biggest piece of energy legislation in UK history'. Ministers claim it is laying the foundations for an energy system...
Towards Fusion Energy: UK announces over half a billion pounds in...
The UK is investing in the future of nuclear fusion with a £650m boost to the ‘Fusion Futures Programme.’ In September 2023, the Department...
The new role of Small Modular Reactors in the UK’s energy...
On ‘Green Day’, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the first competition for small modular reactors (SMRs). He claims these smaller components of nuclear energy could...
Can nuclear power ever be truly green?
In March’s Spring Budget the Chancellor announced that nuclear power will be classified as “environmentally sustainable” in UK’s green taxonomy, “giving it access to...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
US scientists declare landmark nuclear fusion breakthrough
US scientists have announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion and the race to create a more sustainable form of energy.
On Tuesday 13 December,...
Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security...
Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security strategy
Many column inches have been filled with negative reactions to the government’s recently...
What’s in the Energy Security Strategy? A quick read for businesses
What’s in the Energy Security Strategy? A quick read for businesses
How does Britain secure greater energy independence, protect consumers from sky-high prices while still...
Are the Conservatives on track with their green energy pledges?
Are the Conservatives on track with their green energy pledges?
The prime minister’s keynote speech to the Conservative party conference said that the UK’s journey...
