In May 2007, the government launched ‘The future of nuclear power, the role of nuclear power in a low carbon UK economy, a major consultation exercise on the future of civil nuclear power in the UK’. Read it all..

To enhance energy security and reduce our reliance on imports, a range between, say, 35-40 per cent of electricity from nuclear could be a sensible aspiration beyond 2030. Read it all..

Below is a list of the sites that have been nominated for new nuclear power stations and a map showing their locations.

Between April 15th and May 14th, you have the opportunity to review and provide comments on the information supplied against the criteria in the nominations. The comments and information you provide will be reviewed by Government alongside the nominations. Read it all..