Innovation could spur the UK's nuclear renaissance

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Advanced nuclear technologies, modular manufacturing methods and new approaches to project finance could usher a more cost-effective era for the UK's nuclear industry, writes LSE's Esin Serin

As part of its approach to dealing with energy security concerns, the UK government has turned to nuclear power. While near-term targets look at expanding existing forms of nuclear power, the UK also has...

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