Government confirms £170m boost for Sizewell C nuclear project

Stuart Stone
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An artist's render of Sizewell C nuclear power station | Credit: EDF
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An artist's render of Sizewell C nuclear power station | Credit: EDF

Government moves to accelerate Sizewell C development just days after official launch of Great British Nuclear

The government today confirmed plans to provide £170m funding to support the construction of Sizewell C in Suffolk, backed by fresh measures aimed at speeding up preparations for the flagship nuclear power...

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