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Fusion Energy Development

Fusion Energy Development is a strategic priority led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the UK Atomic Energy Authority to establish the UK as a fusion energy leader and attract private sector investment. The policy is currently active, with a published fusion strategy for 2026 and ongoing work to develop commercial fusion reactor projects and secure funding.

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14 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero UK Atomic Energy Authority Context · primary home: Nuclear Regulation Bill linked

UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030

The strategy sets out how UKAEA will deliver foundational research, technology and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise.

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16 Oct 2023 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Agile Nations: UK, Japan and Canada joint recommendations on fusion energy

The UK, Japan and Canada have produced joint recommendations on how to develop a regulatory framework for fusion energy facilities.

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24 Dec 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Nuclear Regulation Bill linked

Towards Fusion Energy: The UK Government's proposals for a regulatory framework for fusion energy — consultation closed

Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This consultation seeks views on the …

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1 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Nuclear Regulation Bill linked

Towards Fusion Energy: The UK Government's proposals for a regulatory framework for fusion energy — consultation opened

Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This consultation seeks views on the …

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12 Aug 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

R&D Survey — consultation closed

The Government's ambitious UK Research and Development (R D) Roadmap aims to ensure the UK is the best place in the world for scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs to live and work. This will help to power up our economic recovery …

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1 Jul 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

R&D Survey — consultation opened

The Government's ambitious UK Research and Development (R D) Roadmap aims to ensure the UK is the best place in the world for scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs to live and work. This will help to power up our economic recovery …

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