This partnership is a significant step towards achieving commercial operation for Poland's first AP1000® nuclear reactor, expected by 2033.

The Court of Appeal has granted permission for a legal challenge against the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on environmental grounds, reversing the High Court's initial dismissal of the case brought by the local pressure group Together Against Sizewell C

The sector's growth is largely attributed to advancements in advanced nuclear technology and major projects like Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

This new funding will primarily be used to prepare the construction site in Suffolk and to develop the necessary supply chain for the project.

Recent surveys conducted among the UK workforce have identified critical challenges including skill shortages, policy constraints, and concerns about sustainability as significant barriers to achieving the nation's net-zero goals.

This move, approved by the Japanese government two years ago and endorsed by the UN nuclear watchdog last month, marks a crucial step in the extensive process of decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi plant and dealing with its hazardous aftermath, including the removal of molten fuel.

During the financial year ending in June, Pakistan exported approximately 277,000 tons of excess fuel oil, a stark contrast to the 54,000 tons shipped in the previous year.

Chaired by Sir Simon Bollom, former Chief Executive Officer of Defence Equipment and Support, the taskforce's primary focus will be on developing a robust skills strategy to support the anticipated expansion of various roles within the nuclear industry.

The partnership will involve Sumitomo contributing its expertise and investments to a series of joint projects with Tokamak Energy, primarily focused on the scaling-up and industrialization of the global fusion supply chain.

The contractual documents outlining the terms and conditions for restarting these reactors are set to be signed on Friday.