ANALYSIS: Trump Attacks UK Again. But We're Doing Okay! Correcting the Narrative.
In this deep dive, we analyse the UK's energy strategy in 2026 as the nation accelerates its nuclear power expansion with Rolls-Royce's Small Modular Reactors, while Denmark achieves a historic milestone running entirely on wind and solar for a full month. We examine the political battles over North Sea oil, the economic realities of Brexit alignment with the EU, and China's aggressive nuclear buildout. Key topics include:
• UK's £10bn AI data centre approval and £2bn quantum computing investment • Denmark's 100% renewable energy achievement (78% offshore wind) • Rolls-Royce SMR contract and Wylfa nuclear plant developments • Brexit regulatory alignment and EU trade realities • China's 39 nuclear reactors under construction vs US stagnation • UK manufacturing resurgence with £1bn helicopter contracts and new factories • Political debates over fossil fuel dependence and energy security