UK to build Europe's first plant to make advanced uranium fuel

LONDON — Britain intends to become the first European country to produce advanced uranium fuel, the government announced on Sunday.

The UK government said it would invest 300 million pounds ($382 million) in building a high-assay low-enriched uranium, or HALEU, program.

"This will be critical for energy security at home and abroad and builds on Britain's historic competitive advantages," Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said.