Horizon asks for permission to build nuclear power station
An application has been submitted to the nuclear regulator for a licence for a proposed new power station.
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Trump closely watching troubled nuclear plants Obama funded
As Southern Co. opens a review of its troubled nuclear reactors following a bankruptcy filing by contractor Westinghouse Electric Co., the Trump administration has 8.3 billion reasons to be worried.
EDF ‘making good progress’ with Hinkley Point nuclear station
Energy giant EDF has revealed details of the progress in building the first new nuclear power station in a generation, including a sea wall, accommodation for workers and tunnels to carry cabling and pipes.
UK’s nuclear trade association responds to Article 50 triggering
The Nuclear Industry Association has called for arrangements to be put in place to avoid Brexit disruption to the UK's atomic energy sector.
New UK nuclear plant thrown into uncertainty as Japanese giant files for US bankruptcy protection
The Government is being urged to give reassurances about a planned nuclear power station in the UK after Toshiba’s nuclear unit, Westinghouse, filed for bankruptcy protection.
Top nuclear boss advising May on protecting atomic industry from Brexit blow
The German head of one of the UK’s top nuclear companies is counseling Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on what needs to be done to protect a global hub for the industry from Brexit.
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EON raises $1.45bln in offering to fund nuclear deal
EON SE, Germany’s biggest renewable energy producer, raised about 1.35 billion euros ($1.45 billion) through a share offering that’ll help it reduce debt and pay for nuclear waste storage.
Opinion: UK can lead way in designing first nuclear fusion power stations
It is fair to say that the UK is already world-leading in some aspects of nuclear power, like regulation, decommissioning and fusion research. The nuclear industrial strategy offers an opportunity to build on these foundations and return the UK to the top table internationally.
Unite leadership hopeful urges growth in nuclear energy industry
The man bidding to lead the UK’s largest trade union has said the UK should get “more, not less” of its energy from nuclear power.
Amec secures £125million nuclear deal
Amec Foster Wheeler has landed a £125million nuclear deal.
US rejects China’s call to halt military drills if North Korea stops missile tests
The United States has rejected China’s proposal for a halt to joint US-South Korean military exercises if North Korea suspends its nuclear and missile activities.
China urges North Korea missile tests deal to avert ‘head-on collision’
China has proposed that North Korea suspend its nuclear and missile activities in exchange for a halt in joint military drills conducted by the US and South Korea.
Hungary gets permission to build two nuclear reactors with Russian backing
The European Union has given Hungary the green light to build two nuclear reactors with Russian help after Budapest made commitments to safeguard competition in the energy sector.
North Korea fires banned ballistic missiles, say Japan and South Korea
North Korea has fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 620 miles, three landing in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to South Korean and Japanese officials.
Green MSP hits out at Hunterston B nuclear decision
A Scottish politician has criticised the UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) over changes to safety regulations for the Hunterston B power station in Ayrshire.
Opinion: How can the government reboot the capacity market?
On February 14 Toshiba announced that it was no longer willing to take construction risk on the Moorside nuclear plants. This puts thousands of new nuclear jobs in the rural Cumbrian constituency at risk -anything but a Valentine's Day gift.
Iran ‘unmoved’ by threats over nuclear weapons
Iran’s foreign minister has brushed aside new pressure from the United States, declaring that his country is “unmoved by threats” but responds well to respect.
Toshiba chairman steps down over nuclear losses
Japanese electronics and energy giant Toshiba has said its chairman is resigning to take responsibility for problems that will result in a 713 billion yen (£5 billion) loss in its nuclear business.
Union demands clarity over nuclear power stations after Toshiba delay
Union leaders have demanded clarity over the future of a planned new nuclear power station in the UK after Japanese giant Toshiba asked for a delay in releasing its accounts amid a shares plunge.
Toshiba shares slump after announcement on nuclear exit put off
Shares in Japanese giant Toshiba tumbled after it postponed an announcement in which it was expected to confirm it is withdrawing from new nuclear projects outside Japan.
Nuclear industry archive opens near Dounreay
Historic UK nuclear records from 17 sites dating back to the 1940s will be on public show for the first time from today at a new archive.
Toshiba to pull out of international nuclear projects in blow to UK
Japanese giant Toshiba is expected to confirm it is withdrawing from new nuclear projects outside Japan, dealing a blow to plans for a new power station in the UK.
Unions call for nuclear industry hustings for poll candidates
Unions have invited candidates in the Copeland by-election to take part in a hustings on the future of the nuclear industry.
Nuclear projects anchoring future of UK construction industry
The future of the construction industry is heavily dependent on three huge projects in the energy and transport industries, according to a report.