How much nuclear power does the UK use and is it safe?

Boris Johnson says it’s time to make “big new bets” on nuclear power so the UK’s energy can become self-sufficient. The prime minister said expanding the use of nuclear would help cut bills and resist “bullying” from Russia. High energy costs mean households are facing sharp increases to their bills, and sanctions on Russian gas are expected to make things worse. This is because although the UK gets less than 5% of its gas from Russia, its prices are affected by fluctuations in the global markets. Writing in the Daily Telegraph , Mr Johnson said the UK needed a supply…