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ANALYSIS: Trump Attacks UK Again. But We're Doing Okay! Correcting the Narrative.

Geopolitics Thursday, 16th April 2026, 00:26

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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

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