Closure of last UK coal plant signals new energy era
The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station marks the end of coal power in the UK, prompting…
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UK selects Wylfa for new nuclear power plant
The UK Government has selected Wylfa in Anglesey as the preferred site for a new large scale…
Britain’s auction for electricity capacity clears at highest ever price
The clearing price of £75 per kW per year surpasses the previous record of £45 which was set…
Nottinghamshire coal-fired power station to close
The Cottam plant is set to cease production on 30th September 2019
Nuclear petition attracts 10,500 supporters
More than 10,500 people have so far signed a petition calling on the government to honour…
Sellafield nuclear clean-up cost £67.5bn – and still rising
The cost of decommissioning the Sellafield nuclear site has reached £67.5 billion and there’s…
Union ‘confident’ nuclear waste facility will go through
Unions across the country are “disappointed” with Cumbria Council’s decision against building a…
