In an effort to speed up nuclear power infrastructure, the UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to implement the Fingleton review proposing significant deregulation of environmental protections. This includes potential revisions to the habitats directive that safeguards endangered species and habitats, which Britain helped develop while in the EU. The plan could also limit legal recourse by individuals and charities against infrastructure projects. Although nuclear energy is recognized as vital for net zero goals, experts warn the deregulation could accelerate the decline in UK biodiversity and breach clauses in the UK-EU free trade agreement that protect environmental standards. Critics stress that undermining nature protections undermines long-term sustainability and economic health. The government's approach has met resistance from environmental organizations and planning lawyers, highlighting the tension between development speed, economic growth ambitions, and environmental conservation commitments.