UK government approves nuclear plant construction and SMR policy reforms

The UK government has announced a shift in its nuclear energy policy, approving the construction of additional nuclear power plants across England and Wales. This move is part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, which includes reforms to planning rules for small modular reactors (SMRs). Key reforms under the plan include incorporating mini-nuclear power stations into planning rules, removing the list of eight designated sites, and eliminating the expiry date on nuclear planning rules….