What is Sizewell C – and why is it so controversial?

Government commits to multi-billion spend on nuclear energy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signed off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, while Rolls-Royce has been named as the preferred bidder to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in a programme backed by £2.5 billion of taxpayers' cash. It follows the government’s U-turn yesterday on winter fuel payments and comes the day before the chancellor’s spending review. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer: No more 'dithering or delay' over nucelar power

Sir Keir Starmer promised there would be no more “dithering” about backing nuclear power as the Government committed to the Sizewell C plant. The prime minister said the “change of mindset” would help free the UK from reliance on international fossil fuel markets and prevent price spikes such as those in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a college in Ipswich, Sir Keir said: “No more dithering, no more delay, no more being unclear about what we’re going to do, a real statement of intent as we go forward.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves announces £14bn for Sizewell C at GMB conference

Rachel Reeves told the GMB Congress Labour is “investing in the biggest roll out of nuclear power in a generation,” announcing £14.2 billion for Sizewell C. She said energy security is “national security” and confirmed support for small modular reactors and fusion. The Sizewell project will power six million homes and create 10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Miliband: Sizewell C vital for jobs and energy security

Ed Miliband says the government’s investment in Sizewell C is “the biggest nuclear building programme in more than half a century” which will create 10,000 jobs and help tackle the climate crisis. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Griffith: Sizewell C move ‘right direction but too slow’

Andrew Griffith welcomes the government’s £14bn Sizewell C investment but says it is “painfully slow” and less ambitious than Tory plans. The shadow business secretary blames delays on legal red tape and activists, warning Labour “don’t have the stomach” to reform. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn