US EditionUK and US unveil nuclear energy deal promising thousands of jobs
- British and US companies announced five new commercial deals to boost nuclear power during President Donald Trump's state visit this week.
- These deals follow UK's renewed appetite for nuclear energy driven by climate targets, rising AI electricity demand, and a government push to reverse capacity decline.
- Plans include building new small modular reactors at the former Cottam coal plant powering data centres, replacing the Hartlepool plant with advanced modular reactors, and developing a micro modular reactor at London Gateway port.
- The Hartlepool project could generate 2,500 jobs, power 1.5 million homes, and the programme overall may deliver at least £40 billion in economic value focused largely in Northeast England.
- A new agreement between the UK and the US seeks to simplify and align regulatory processes to reduce nuclear reactor approval times to approximately two years, phase out reliance on Russian nuclear fuel by 2028, and generate skilled employment opportunities that strengthen energy security.
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Keir Starmer unveils major US-UK nuclear deal - and makes energy bills promise - The Mirror
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Trump and Starmer Set to Seal Sweeping Nuclear Energy Deal
Britain and the United States are set to sign a sweeping agreement to accelerate nuclear power development during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit this week, marking what Keir Starmer described as the start of a “golden age of nuclear.” The accord, known as the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy, is designed to streamline licensing and regulatory approvals, speed up deployment of advanced reactors, and unlock billions in p…
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NEWS9 LIVEBritain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump’s visit
LONDON: Britain and the United States will sign a deal to work together on boosting nuclear power during US President Donald Trump’s state visit this week, the British government said, helping secure investment to fund new plants. Britain’s government has launched a major push to expand nuclear power in recent months, pledging to invest 14 billion pounds ($19 billion) in a new
The US and the UK will sign an agreement during the visit of US President Donald Trump this week to facilitate the construction of nuclear power plants for companies in both countries.
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