Britain has unveiled a framework to accelerate development of advanced nuclear power plants, aiming to become a global leader in pioneering reactor technology to power the AI boom and grow the country’s economy with clean energy.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENZ) said on 4 February that the government will recognise the most credible advanced nuclear projects as part of plans to help unlock private investment and get projects off the ground.

The government said it would be publishing a framework which aims to stimulate private investment in innovative nuclear technologies, providing a clear route to market and support for credible projects.

DENZ said Britain could see some of the world’s first advanced nuclear power stations powering factories and AI data centres.