Doors Swing Open for Advanced Nuclear in the U.K.

Group 1 - The U.K. is advancing its nuclear capabilities with the construction of Hinkley Point C and planning for Sizewell C, as part of a global nuclear renaissance [1] - The U.K. has introduced the Advanced Nuclear Framework to expedite the development of advanced reactor technology, learning from past experiences with large reactors [1] - Rolls-Royce has won a competition to be the first to construct a small modular reactor in the U.K., benefiting from the new regulatory framework [1] Group 2 - The U.K. government has made a £300 million investment to establish a High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) supply chain, which is essential for advanced reactors requiring higher enrichment levels [1] - Westinghouse, owned by Cameco, is working to reopen the Springfields conversion facility in the U.K. to enhance the nuclear fuel supply chain capacity [1] - The VettaFi Nuclear Renaissance Index includes companies across the nuclear value chain, such as Rolls-Royce, Jacobs Solutions, Amentum, and Cameco, providing investment opportunities in the nuclear sector [1]