Centrica joins UK nuclear race

James S Murray
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British Gas owner confirms it is to buy stake in EDF's UK nuclear arm in a move the company says will bolster its green credentials

The energy sector is this morning welcoming a new player in its planned " nuclear renaissance" after Centrica announced it is to press ahead with its long-trailed plan to buy a 20 per cent stake in nuclear...

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