Britain set for first new nuclear plant in 20 years as EDF board green lights Hinkley Point
After more than six years of negotiation, EDF grants final approval for the £18bn project, but in shock move government delays final decision on contract until autumn
EDF has formally approved plans to build an £18bn new nuclear plant in Somerset, moving the project a major step closer to the start of the full construction phase. However, in a shock twist to the...
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