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NIA Report: Delivering Value - Economic Impact of the Civil Nuclear Industry

Key Findings Summary

Overview

This report assesses the economic impact of the UK civil nuclear industry, highlighting its substantial contribution to GDP, employment, and tax revenues while addressing regional disparities and strategic energy goals.

Economic Contribution

• Directly contributes £6.1 billion to UK GDP (0.3% of total GDP)
• Supports 64,100 direct jobs in 2021
• Generates £4.5 billion in tax revenues
• Total economic impact across rounds reaches £16.1 billion in GVA
• Supports approximately 211,500 jobs (1 in 148 UK jobs)
• Annual tax revenue equivalent to 145,000 nurses' salaries

Productivity

• Nuclear sector employees create £102,300 in GVA per FTE (twice UK median)
• Average salary £46,700 (1.8x national average)

Regional Distribution

• Top contributors: North West (£3.9bn GVA), South West (£2.6bn GVA), South East
• Provides opportunities in rural and deprived areas
• Narrows rural-urban wage gap
• Concentrates in regions facing slow employment growth

Strategic Importance

• Provides ~15% of UK electricity generation
• Enables greater renewable energy integration
• Reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels
• Supports net zero emissions goals

Future Outlook

• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) represent potential £billions market
• Fusion energy breakthroughs could transform energy landscape
• Export potential in decommissioning services valued at ~US$150 billion by 2040
• Government targets 25% nuclear electricity by 2050

Methodology Notes

• Uses economic impact assessment framework
• Includes direct, indirect, and induced impacts
• Incorporates multi-round supply chain effects
• Based on NIA Job Map data validated with ONS/HMRC statistics

Disclaimer: Report contains confidential sections not included in this summary