Reports: Government in talks to acquire Wylfa nuclear site

James Murray
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FT reports government has had preliminary talks with owner Hitachi over deal that could revive plans for a new nuclear plant in North Wales

The government is reportedly considering a bid to acquire the Wylfa site on Anglesey, North Wales, which had been earmarked as the site for a major new nuclear power plant. The Financial Times reported...

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