Hinkley nuclear workers face layoffs without investment decision

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Up to 400 constructors given notice of redundancy with EDF saying final investment decision will be reached in coming months

As many as 400 workers building a new nuclear power plant a HInkley point face being laid off while French company EDF ponders whether to go ahead with the £24.5bn project. Earthworks, drainage, and...

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