News · 24 November 2025
UK Nuclear Development Costs Highest Globally as Bureaucracy Blamed for £33bn Overruns
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A government review has confirmed the UK as the world's most expensive place to develop nuclear power, citing overly complex regulations and bureaucratic barriers. Britain ranks 15th out of 16 countries for nuclear construction costs, with Hinkley Point C projected at £33bn making it the world's second most expensive nuclear project. The report criticizes fragmented regulation across multiple agencies and recommends a unified commission with streamlined decision-making powers to reduce costs and delays.
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