Policy paper

Civil nuclear fuel use: statement

Statement outlining the UK Government’s guiding principles for civil nuclear fuel use to support energy security, new reactor deployment, and long‑term planning.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
4 February 2026

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Statement on civil nuclear fuel use

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This statement outlines the UK Government’s guiding principles for civil nuclear fuel use to support:

  • energy security
  • new reactor deployment
  • long‑term planning

It makes clear the UK Government will ensure that civil nuclear reactors in the UK will be fuelled by uranium enriched up to 20% U-235, giving industry clarity as part of the Advanced Nuclear Framework.

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Published 4 February 2026

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