UK launches nuclear supply chain plan as French project faces fresh turmoil

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Enel walks away from EDF’s flagship Flamanville nuclear project, raising fresh questions over nuclear costs

The government has today launched a Nuclear Supply Chain Action plan, announcing that 500 new jobs are to be created at Sellafield and promising that the revival of the UK's nuclear industry will result...

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