Nuclear Fuel Processes. Nuclear power plants do not burn any fuel. Instead, they use uranium fuel, consisting of solid ceramic pellets, to produce electricity through a process called fission. Watch our interactive graphic on how nuclear fuel is produced, used and stored.
Taking money from your pension. Whether you have a defined benefit or defined contribution pension scheme, you can normally start taking money from the age of 55.You could use this to help top up your salary if you are still working, to enable you to work fewer hours or to retire early.here are also some circumstances when you may be able to take money from your pension even earlier than 55, such as if youâre in poor health or in a profession where retirement is lower than normal, for example a professional athlete or if you have a protected pension age lower than 55.
Updated April 10, 2017. Wondering if you should start taking Social Security at age 62? It's only natural to ask this question. After all, age 62 is the earliest age you can begin drawing on Social Security benefits, and like many people, you are probably inclined to start drawing benefits as soon as you can. However, you will take a reduced benefit if you start benefits at age 62.