More delay to nuclear power for Britain
16 November 2024
The government is delaying the use of small modular nuclear reactors in Britain. And it is not committed to support Rolls-Royce as a provider, although it is a world leader in the technology.
Nuclear power
Nuclear power
The future has to be nuclear
Electricity is vital for modern life, whatever contribution from other renewable energy sources, nuclear power will continue to be an effective way to provide it for the foreseeable future…
Nuclear power? Yes, please!
Reluctant to invest in infrastructure, successive governments have failed to keep in step with public support for nuclear – and failed, too, to provide the clean electricity that nuclear can deliver…
Nuclear Energy – Essential for Britain’s Energy Security
Wednesday 15 November 2023 19:30
Wednesday 15 November 2023, 7.30pm
Bertrand Russell Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
For too long British government energy policy has been dominated by superstitious and dogmatic opposition to developing our nuclear energy potential. How can we overcome this?
Come and join the discussion. All welcome. Free Entry.
Nuclear Energy – Essential for Britain’s Energy Security
Wednesday 29 November 2023 19:00
Wednesday 29 November 2023, 7.00pm
Upstairs, The Piccadilly Tap, Gateway House, Station Approach, Manchester M1 2GH
For too long British government energy policy has been dominated by superstitious and dogmatic opposition to developing our nuclear energy potential. How can we overcome this?
Come and join the discussion. All welcome. Free Entry.
Ministers plan yet another insult to Brexit
6 May 2022
In the latest example of the government undermining Britain's independence, ministers are set to contract out the country’s energy security to South Korea.
Energy for the future – maybe [print version]
Prime minster Boris Johnson announced the government’s new energy security strategy on 7 April. It drew immediate fire from self-professed “green” lobbyists...
Small is independent: a nuclear future that works
It’s simple: Britain can either develop new sources of nuclear power, or become ever more dependent on the US, China and the technologies they are developing. Fortunately, Britain has an answer in small modular reactors…
Nuclear – our best guarantee of energy security
If Britain is to be self-reliant in energy, nuclear is going to have to be part of the mix. The alternative is either reliance on unstable governments and blocs or a radical reduction in industry and living standards…
Small reactor revolution [print version]
It is not easy to take control of your future when your energy supply is uncertain as it is in Britain
Home-grown promise of small nuclear reactors
25 November 2020
Government funding for advanced nuclear technologies could help end Britain's reliance on Chinese and French companies for new nuclear power stations.
The rise of nuclear power
24 October 2020
Despite Britain's formidable base of scientific and engineering knowledge, development of nuclear power has stalled. Britain needs to change that to secure future energy supplies.
The rise of nuclear power [print version]
Britain’s nuclear power industry had its origins in outstanding research – and led to the first atomic electricity station in the capitalist world…
Nuclear gap
19 January 2019
Hitachi has pulled out of building a new nuclear power station in Anglesey, two months after Toshiba dropped its project in Cumbria. Britain’s nuclear energy policy is now in disarray.
Let's get scientific about energy
Independence from the EU will usher in a new era of opportunity for Britain. What do we want for our country? This demands debate wherever people work, interact or socialise – and an essential topic is energy production…
Small can be beautiful
Britain could take a world lead in a new nuclear technology, and boost its energy self-sufficiency too…
Hinkley C set for review
The government is to review the astronomically expensive Hinkley C nuclear plant deal with France and China.
Wind and sun power not enough to replace coal
26 May 2015
A well-researched book makes the case for expanding nuclear power and explains why alternatives are not practical.