Sovereign Albion
Andrew Bennett
Sovereign Albion explores who we are, where we're going and how we get there, told through the lens of the builders — of companies, state capacity, and the nation — making it real. www.sovereignalbion.com
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Dec 10, 2025 • 58min
Launching the Sovereign Albion podcast: How to Regulate British Nuclear, with John Fingleton & Mustafa Latif-Aramesh
In a compelling conversation, John Fingleton, a leading economist and former CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority, and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh, an infrastructure planning lawyer, unpack the challenges surrounding Britain's nuclear industry. They explore historical shifts that halted new nuclear builds and emphasize nuclear's vital role alongside renewables for low-carbon energy. The duo discusses cost drivers, regulatory hurdles, and innovative solutions like small modular reactors, advocating for frameworks that foster timely and cost-effective project delivery.
