UK Government Pledges Record Investment in Nuclear Fusion

At the beginning of 2024, the U.K. Conservative government launched its nuclear power roadmap, with plans to increase nuclear generation by up to four times, to 24GW by 2050. After taking government in July, Kier Starmer’s Labour Party doubled down on plans to develop the U.K.’s nuclear power as part of an accelerated green transition. However, delays in the development of new power plants and other challenges have threatened the achievement of the country’s ambitious nuclear goals. Now, a massive cash injection could help the…