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UK clears Wylfa nuclear project: 8,000 jobs, first SMR reactors to power 3 million homes

The UK government has approved the start of work on a new nuclear power project at Wylfa, marking a significant step in its push for energy security and low-carbon power generation.

The Times of India

Rolls-Royce agrees government deal to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors

Government-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBEN) has signed a landmark contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the UK’s first mini nuclear reactors. The agreement initiates work on three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are projected to generate sufficient low-carbon electricity to power around three million homes. The National Wealth…

The Independent UK

Atom is prematurely split in the ‘golden age’ transatlantic partnership

Britain was always going to prefer homegrown technology for the SMR reactors at Wylfe. The US would have done the same

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Starmer: Nuclear plant and AI growth zone to bring jobs to Wales for decades

The Prime Minister said more than 6,500 jobs would be created in North Wales by the two projects.

Evening Standard

Anglesey selected as site for UK’s first small modular reactor nuclear plant

The first-of-its-kind project on the former nuclear site at Wylfa on Anglesey, North Wales is backed by £2.5 billion government investment.

Evening Standard

Industry figures say fate of Anglesey facility to have been built by Hitachi shows problems with planning system

The Guardian - UK

UK government ‘working on’ sites for nuclear plants amid reports of Wylfa talks

Energy department says location in Wales, which is owned by Hitachi, is among those being considered

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Two Welsh sites on shortlist for new nuclear power station

Rolls-Royce SMR has released its shortlist with Wylfa and Trawsfynydd

Wales Online

What this UK minister said about winter gas supplies, Wales' electricity grid and a new nuclear power station

Greg Hands was giving evidence at a House of Commons committee

Wales Online

Rolls Royce SMR confirms North Wales and Cumbria are top targets for mini-nuclear plants

Rolls Royce SMR CEO Tom Samson came to Wylfa on Anglesey to discuss plans to roll-out Small Modular Reactors

Birmingham Post

Wylfa site 'has everything' says UK minister as nuclear fund launches and developers show interest

The £120 million Future Nuclear Enabling Fund is designed to unlock and accelerate new nuclear technologies

Birmingham Post

Wylfa revival boosts investor's multi-million development plans on Anglesey

Conygar said that its investments at Parc Cybi and Rhosgoch as well as the Holyhead Marina are 'well positioned' to support Wylfa B

Birmingham Post

Boris Johnson says Wylfa nuclear plant 'is going to happen'

The Prime Minister was on a campaign trip to north Wales

Wales Online

New nuclear power stations and giant offshore windfarms loom for Wales as UK government publishes energy strategy

The UK government has announced how it plans to curb soaring energy costs in the long term

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Birmingham Post

Wylfa B could be back on track this decade as UK Government plans to scale up nuclear

UK Government’s British Energy Security Strategy sets out how Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen,

Birmingham Post

Wylfa and Trawsfynydd nuclear decommissioning opportunities for North Wales businesses

An event is being held on Anglesey to promote the contracts that could be on offer

Birmingham Post

Wylfa Newydd hopes boosted by energy crisis gripping the UK

Spiralling gas and oil prices and a move to reduce reliance on imports for power make the case for Wylfa B stronger

Birmingham Post

Former Wylfa Newydd boss now appointed to drive Traws B nuclear hopes in Gwynedd

Welsh Government has appointed Alan Raymant as chief executive for Cwmni Egino

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Birmingham Post

Demolition of North Wales nuclear plant buildings set to take place

An application has been submitted to remove more than a dozen buildings at Wylfa as part of the decommissioning process

Birmingham Post

Boris Johnson says 'serious conversations' taking place with US firms over nuclear site on Anglesey

The Prime Minister said they were in discussions with Westinghouse and Bechtel over Wylfa

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