I think the idea is that we(the UK) will buy small nuclear reactors from the US, and we'll develop ceramic uranium fuel system.
I think its more complex than that. The nimbys don't want it, along with significant parts of the eco lobby. (they scuppered the nuclear plan from EDF that would have locked in prices from 2000....)
https://www.rolls-royce-smr.com/press/rolls-royce-smr-will-b...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rolls-royce-smr-selected-...