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Sizewell B nuclear power station has been granted a 20-year lifetime extension, allowing it to continue operating until 2055. The decision follows safety assessments and is intended to preserve a major source of low-carbon electricity.
The Suffolk plant had previously been expected to stop generating in 2035. The extension will require continued investment, regulatory oversight and maintenance to ensure that the station can operate safely for the additional period.
The Government said nuclear power would remain an important part of Britain’s energy security and net zero plans. The decision is separate from the proposed Sizewell C development, which would create a new nuclear station alongside the existing site.