Nuclear

Prof John Beddington affirmed importance of atomic power to UK at the launch of long-term nuclear strategy

Lib Dem MEP backs government support for Hinkley Point, but argues there must be a level playing field for all low-carbon energy generators

Ed Davey confirms planning consent granted for EDF's controversial new nuclear power plans

Bridget Woodman argues backing renewables offers the country better value than guaranteeing the price of nuclear power

Austria has one nuclear power plant, but it was never switched on, and today is covered in solar panels. Jessica Shankleman reports

New pro-nuclear Communiqué hints that 12 member states could oppose EU plans for a binding 2030 renewables target

Government reportedly poised to finalise deal that should allow EDF nuclear project to move forward

Internal memo admits long-running negotiations with the government are proving 'very challenging' as reports suggest job cuts are under way

Energy and Climate Change Committee finds delivering 16GW of new nuclear capacity by 2025 is at best ambitious and at worst unrealistic

Technical committee appointments confirmed as reports warn nuclear programme could face further delays