Why Britain could soon be building mini nuclear reactors

The idea of cheap, emission-free energy from a fleet of British-designed and built mini nuclear reactors that are cheaper and faster to build than their conventional counterparts is something of a no-brainer for the Government. When these so-called “Small Modular Reactors” (SMRs) come with prospect of creating a huge new industry with strong export potential, it’s no wonder ministers are considering injecting up to £2bn of taxpayer money to get the concept off the ground.