Wednesday 13 May 2026

As Britain prepares for a new golden age of nuclear, UKNNL’s Dr Tim Gregory sat down with Nuclear Minister Lord Vallance to discuss what this means for our energy future, our economy, and the country’s long-term ambitions.

From the promise of small modular reactors to the realities of nuclear waste management, and from the Fingleton Review to the long-horizon goal of nuclear fusion, Tim and Minister Vallance cover the breadth of where nuclear stands today and where it is heading. It is a thoughtful, wide-ranging exchange between two people who share a genuine interest in science and its role in shaping a better future.

Tim Said:
“Getting to sit down with Minister Vallance and talk through the big questions facing nuclear was a real privilege. These are conversations that matter, about how we power the country, how we protect the environment, and what role science and technology play in both. UKNNL sits right at the heart of that. Our scientists and engineers are working every day on the capabilities that make Britain’s nuclear ambitions possible, and I hope this conversation helps show why that work is so important.”