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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK and US Strike Landmark Nuclear Deal to Boost Energy and Jobs
Caption: UK and US Strike Landmark Nuclear Deal to Boost Energy and Jobs. The UK and the US are set to sign a landmark agreement this week aimed at accelerating nuclear power development — a move expected to create thousands of jobs and strengthen Britain's energy security. The deal, known as the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy, will cut red tape by halving approval times for new reactors. Officials say the pact could unlock up to £40 billion in private investment, with major projects planned across England. Among them — U.S. firm X-Energy and UK company Centrica are proposing up to 12 advanced modular reactors in Hartlepool, powering 1.5 million homes and creating 2,500 jobs. Meanwhile, Holtec, EDF and Tritax plan to convert a former coal plant in Nottinghamshire into a nuclear-powered data hub worth £11 billion. Both governments say the partnership will help end reliance on Russian nuclear material by 2028, while fueling growth in AI and data infrastructure. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called it a "golden age of nuclear," and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright described the initiative as a nuclear renaissance. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,UK-US nuclear deal,Atlantic Partnership,Energy security,Job creation,Private investment,Modular reactors,Hartlepool,Data hub,Nottinghamshire,Russian nuclear dependence,AI infrastructure,Keir Starmer,Chris Wright
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