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Small Modular Reactors: Newcleo

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 31 October 2025UIN 84545

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the causes of Newcleo’s decision not to pursue its investment in nuclear reactors in the UK.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Government is aware that Newcleo Ltd has taken the decision to suspend its activities in the UK. While it is disappointing to see a company scale back UK activities, this is ultimately a commercial decision for the company.

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