Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government

The UK government has approved a £14.2bn investment for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, generating 10,000 direct jobs and enough energy for six million homes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hailed the decision as crucial for economic growth and clean energy initiatives to combat climate change. Despite opposition and concerns about costs, the government aims to significantly reduce its reliance on fossil fuels with nuclear energy, following the decline of the UK's nuclear power output in recent years.