UK and US to sign ‘landmark’ nuclear partnership during Trump’s visit
New US-UK deal promises thousands of jobs
- The UK and US are expected to sign the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy during Mr Trump's state visit this week.
- This deal aims to accelerate the construction of nuclear power stations in both countries by reducing bureaucracy and speeding up licensing from three-four years to approximately two.
- The agreement includes fast-tracking reactor design checks, allowing safety approvals in one country to expedite assessment in the other, particularly for advanced designs like Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor.
- The partnership is anticipated to enable a significant expansion of nuclear projects in Britain, contributing to clean energy, lower household bills, and job creation.
- Beyond nuclear energy, the two nations will also sign a world-leading tech partnership and deepen cultural ties, reinforcing their "unbreakable friendship".