UK must commit to new nuclear power or risk energy shortfall, report says

The government must commit to developing more nuclear capacity if the UK is to cope with the expected doubling of electricity demand by 2050, a new report has found.

According to the Centre for Policy Studies, failure to invest in new nuclear power could see the UK forced to choose between hitting its net zero targets and keeping the lights on.

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Date Added: Thursday 21st January 2021