Backing our Nuclear Britain

Britain is backing nuclear – and with our majority British-owned power station at Sizewell C, we’re proud to be leading the way.

The UK has a strong nuclear legacy, and Sizewell C sits at the heart of its energy future. With government backing and national support, we’re focused on delivering this vital project.

National support for nuclear

According to the latest YouGov polling, 26% of Britons now prefer nuclear power when thinking about the UK’s future energy needs – ahead of any other energy source.

YouGov polling

Local support for Sizewell C

Polling by ICM in 2022 found that most people in East Suffolk supported the Sizewell C project — and that support has only grown.

In 2025, polling across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and the parts of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire closest to the Suffolk coast showed strong backing for new nuclear in the region.

  • 70% of people in the East believe a new nuclear power station in Suffolk will create job opportunities during construction

  • Rising to 76% in Suffolk and 73% in Norfolk

  • 66% of East Suffolk residents believe it will bring positive opportunities for local businesses

Read our press release

Friends of Sizewell C

Friends of Sizewell C has been set up for our many supporters in East Suffolk.

If you’re from the area, you can stay up to date with the project by following us on social media and signing up to become a Friend of Sizewell C.

Find out more

Local support for Sizewell C and nuclear
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Businesses back Sizewell C

Over 70% of the £14bn construction value of the project will be spent in the UK.

 

Local Community 12 November 2026

Sizewell C surpasses 500 jobs target for Ipswich as MP praises impact on town

582 new jobs created for people from Ipswich at Sizewell C Project has spent nearly £100m with businesses in the Ipswich area, covering law firms and construction to coffee and catering companies Sizewell C...
Blog 11 November 2026

Why building a copy gives Sizewell C an advantage | Tilly Spencer

Last week I spoke at the Energy Landscape Conference about something that might sound a little contradictory. Sizewell C is a near identical copy of Hinkley Point C; but we’re planning to build it...
Local Community 10 November 2026

New library opens at Leiston Primary School thanks to Sizewell C support

New dedicated space for reading, learning, and family activities Library supports school’s drive to improve literacy, raise aspirations, and strengthen family engagement in reading Forms part of Sizewell C’s multi-million-pound support for local education...
Environment 4 November 2026

Sizewell C joins industry pledge to decarbonise construction

Sizewell C signs Construction Leadership Council's Five Client Carbon Commitments Commitments encourage major organisations to turn carbon ambitions into practical action Latest milestone builds on Sizewell C's action to minimise emissions throughout design and...
Local Community 2 November 2026

Sizewell C contractors create new competition-standard pétanque piste at village pub

New facility opens at Eel’s Foot Inn in Eastbridge Project delivered though Sizewell C’s Site Social Benefits Forum Landlord: “The new piste is a brilliant asset for the pub and local community” A brand-new...
General News 28 October 2026

“Sizewell C is the right investment for Britain”: response to report by Committee of Public Accounts

In response to the report published today by the Committee of Public Accounts, Nigel Cann, CEO of Sizewell C, explains why Britain needs Sizewell C now. “Sizewell C is the right investment for Britain....