French energy giant insists "all the options" are on the table as it seeks to bolster its US presence, including a counter bid to Buffets takeover of Constellation Energy
Survey of communities living near nuclear power stations reveals support for government plans for new build reactors
Brown hails "significant step" towards construction of new fleet of reactors
Friends of the Earth brand business secretary's speech "dangerous and misleading"
Billionaire financier extends nuclear energy portfolio in move which is expected to give him control over almost four per cent of US electricity supply
Business secretary claims low carbon nuclear power will help create jobs and commercial opportunities
Report argues that energy security should be prioritised over tackling climate change, but critics claim study is guilty of exaggerating supply fears
Cern particle accelerator project rejects suggestion it is draining investment away from climate change research
Two new Whitehall departments and a manufacturing technology centre aim to attract overseas investment in UK clean-tech firms