The UK government announced plans to ease regulations for building mini nuclear power stations, aiming to enhance economic growth and energy security amidst rising energy prices. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pointed out that the country has not built a nuclear power station in decades, emphasizing job creation. While unions and business groups support the initiative, environmentalists remain critical of perceived industry influence. With aging reactors being decommissioned soon, introducing small modular reactors (SMRs) could modernize Britain's energy landscape and reduce reliance on volatile global markets.
The government plans to reform planning rules to facilitate the building of mini nuclear power stations to enhance UK's economic growth and energy security.
Sir Keir Starmer criticized the country for decades without new nuclear stations and emphasized that the plans would result in thousands of skilled jobs.
Environmentalists expressed concerns over the nuclear push, claiming the government has been misled by the nuclear industry's narratives regarding safety and sustainability.
The government will abolish the limited list of sites for nuclear reactors, marking a significant shift in the approach to energy planning in the UK.
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