UK approves £14.2 billion for Sizewell C nuclear plant to boost jobs and clean energy.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved £14.2 billion for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear plant, aiming to create 10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships. The plant, expected to be operational in the 2030s, will help the UK transition to clean energy by providing power for six million homes. The government also plans to invest £2.5 billion in fusion energy research over five years.