On 8 April 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced that the Environment Agency will act as the Lead Environmental Regulator for the Sizewell C nuclear project and the Lighthouse Green Fuels sustainable aviation fuel plant. The role will provide a single point of contact to coordinate streamlined, joined‑up advice, aiming to cut costs and minimise delays while maintaining environmental standards. Sizewell C is expected to supply clean nuclear power to six million homes and create about 17,000 direct and indirect jobs, plus 1,500 apprenticeships. Lighthouse Green Fuels will become Europe’s largest second‑generation sustainable aviation fuel plant, producing fuel for 27,000 flights per year and generating 2,000 construction jobs and 3,400 supply‑chain roles. The government says the measures will strengthen energy security, protect households from rising energy bills, and boost the UK’s green industry.
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