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New Oxford Economics analysis outlines Sizewell C\u2019s \u201cmajor boost\u201d to UK economy<\/h2>\n

21 November 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n

A report by global economic advisory firm, Oxford Economics, estimates that Sizewell C will generate \u00a326bn of Gross Value Added (GVA) for the UK, or an annual average of \u00a31.57 billion per year, during its construction phase.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Sizewell C to reuse over 15,000 tonnes of recycled concrete from Sizewell A in major sustainability agreement<\/h2>\n
21 November 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C is set to reuse over 15,000 tonnes of recycled concrete from the turbine alternator plinths at Sizewell A, marking a significant step forward in sustainable construction.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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New environmental charity to invest \u00a378m in boosting Suffolk\u2019s biodiversity<\/h2>\n
28 July 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

A pioneering new environmental charity has pledged to spend at least \u00a378m on boosting biodiversity in Suffolk.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Sizewell C announces location for new post-16 college in Suffolk<\/h2>\n
23 July 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C has announced plans to build its new education campus \u2013 including a permanent post-16 college \u2013 on the eastern edge of its host town in Leiston, the project announced today.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Final Investment Decision reached for Sizewell C \u2013 the biggest British clean energy project in a generation<\/h2>\n
8 July 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C has today been given its Final Investment Decision by the British Government, unlocking the biggest investment in clean, homegrown energy in a generation and marking a major step in delivering secure, cheaper, low-carbon electricity for the UK.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Sizewell C awards significant contract to local concrete company<\/h2>\n
8 July 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C has awarded a major supply contract to a Suffolk-based concrete company with a facility in neighbouring Leiston<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Sizewell C forms civils alliance with three construction giants<\/h2>\n
\u00a030 June 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C is forming an alliance with three leading construction companies who will deliver the main civil works at the new power station in Suffolk.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Green Light for Sizewell C \u2013 The First Majority British-Owned Nuclear Power Plant in Over 30 Years<\/h2>\n

\u00a010 June 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

The UK Government has today given the go-ahead for Sizewell C. This is the first British-owned nuclear power station to be announced in over three decades, with HMG as a majority shareholder alongside EDF.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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East of England poll: majority think new nuclear power station will bring jobs amidst lack of opportunities<\/h2>\n
6th June 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

70% of people in the East believe a new nuclear power station in Suffolk will bring job opportunities while it is being constructed \u2013 rising to 76% in Suffolk and 73% in Norfolk.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Sizewell C to build new post-16 college for host town in Suffolk<\/h2>\n
29th May 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Sizewell C has announced plans to build a new post-16 college for its host town in Suffolk \u2013 a move that could transform higher education access in the area and ensure a long-term skills legacy for the region.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Hundreds attend Sizewell C jobs fair in Lowestoft<\/h2>\n
21st May 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Over 300 people attended the first of two annual Sizewell C jobs fairs in Lowestoft this week, as the project continues to showcase opportunities for local people.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Jess Asato MP hails \u201cincredible opportunities\u201d for Lowestoft and East Suffolk at Sizewell C supply chain event<\/h2>\n

12th May 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Jess Asato MP has hailed the \u201ctransformative opportunities\u201d that Sizewell C offers businesses in Lowestoft and East Suffolk, as the project hosted a supply chain event with the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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Community projects receive \u00a3550,000 funding boost<\/h2>\n
6th May 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Nine local organisations have benefited from a total of over a half a million pounds in the latest round of funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a><\/span>\n

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