The nuclear industry in the UK operated the world’s first nuclear power reactor in 1956. The industry now directly employs over 50,000 people in the UK. Nuclear power provides about 22% of the UK’s electricity and by doing so, saves the equivalent of the carbon emissions from all the UK’s cars on the road. The nuclear fuel cycle operations in the UK are of major international importance and can provide for all the needs of the UK and for much of the export demand. more >>