National Wealth Fund commits up to £599m to Rolls-Royce SMR
Following the end of a competitive process, Great British Energy-Nuclear (GBE-N) and Rolls-Royce SMR today signed a contract that enables wo…
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Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract
Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that wil…
Actemium UK secures contract to modernise control system at Sellafield
The project brings together mechanical, automation and electrical engineering expertise from across the UK business to enhance nuclear safet…
Cavendish Nuclear secures major role in Joint Venture contract for UK’s first Small Modular Reactors
Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has selected a Joint Venture between Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock, and Ame…
GBE-N Continues to Build Delivery Team for First SMRs
GBE-N continue to make progress in building a strong team which will deliver the UK's first SMRs. In the first quarter of 2026, Great Britis…
Amentum-Led Joint Venture Secures £300 million Contract as Owner’s Engineer for UK’s First Small Modular Reactors
Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has awarded a £300 million ($406 million) contract to a joint venture between Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) an…
Hunterston B nuclear power station has transferred to the NDA
Today, Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire has transferred ownership from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA…
Mott MacDonald sign agreement with Cambridge Atomworks for microreactor technology
Mott MacDonald has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambridge Atomworks to further accelerate the development of its advanced…
Second-generation nuclear reactor demolition era begins
The UK’s next wave of nuclear decommissioning has moved a step closer after the regulator signed off the transfer of Hunterston B to public …
New podcast series shines spotlight on Cumbria’s innovators and disruptors
BUSINESSES pushing the boundaries of innovation in Cumbria take centre stage in a new podcast series produced by a champion of the county’s …
Imperial to lead nuclear training programme backed by £65.6m government investment
Imperial College London will lead a major new doctoral training programme to develop the next generation of nuclear engineers and scientists…
Chancellor letter to nuclear regulators and industry
13 March 2026 Dear CEOs and dutyholders, Implementing the nuclear regulatory taskforce review I am writing to you alongside the publication …
Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs
Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs. Government overhauls nuclear…