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UK, US should work together on small modular reactors, Starmer says [View all]

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/uk-us-should-work-together-small-modular-reactors-starmer-says-2025-07-28/

UK, US should work together on small modular reactors, Starmer says
By Reuters
July 28, 2025 11:37 AM EDT

TURNBERRY, Scotland, July 28 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the country would benefit from working more closely with the United States on small modular reactors (SMRs) as he met U.S. President Donald Trump at his golf resort in Scotland on Monday.

"The more we can work together on this the better," Starmer said.

Last month, Britain selected Rolls-Royce (RR.L), opens new tab to build the country's first SMRs, pledging 2.5 billion pounds ($3.35 billion) to kickstart the industry,

Trump said the United States would look into the opportunity for smaller nuclear plants.

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UK, US should work together on small modular reactors, Starmer says [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jul 28 OP

SMR- Tried and Failed to Be Economical/Reasonably Priced, Truly Mobile, Safe and Secure MrWowWow Jul 28 #1

While I'm sure that's all very interesting, these SMR's are not intended for mobile use by the military OKIsItJustMe Jul 28 #2

SMRs - Mobile High Risk and Very Expensive Technology MrWowWow Jul 28 #3

Incorrect on many levels FBaggins Jul 28 #4

Any reference links to your dubious claims? MrWowWow Jul 28 #5

You mean like the support you provided for your claims? FBaggins Jul 28 #6

Start Here OKIsItJustMe Jul 28 #7

Oh, about those mobile reactors FBaggins mentioned the Navy using... OKIsItJustMe Jul 28 #8