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The UK’s Fusion Strategy
16 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement outlines the UK's plan to deliver fusion energy, detailing investments and initiatives supporting the development and deployment of fusion technology.
Action Requested
The government is announcing significant investments, including £45 million for a dedicated AI supercomputer and £50 million for skills development. The strategy also includes establishing a market framework for fusion energy, developing an investment prospectus, and creating job opportunities in the sector.
Key Facts
- Government's record £2.5 billion investment in fusion research and development.
- Over 10,000 UK jobs supported by 2030 through the fusion industry.
- STEP Construction Partner to build a world-leading fusion energy plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire with large-scale construction expected to start by the end of the decade.
- £45 million investment for the world’s most powerful fusion-dedicated AI supercomputer, developed in collaboration between UKAEA and the University of Cambridge.
- £50m for skills development to train over 2,000 people in fusion-related disciplines.
- Establishment of a joint venture between UKAEA and Eni to advance fusion energy technologies.
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