Sizewell C

The fallout from the latest delays to the flagship Hinkley Point nuclear project are wide-ranging - and they present significant challenges for both the government and the opposition

Additional funding aimed at supporting initial construction work for 3.2GW project situated on Suffolk coast

Award of Development Consent Order clears path for start of construction work, but investment deal yet to be finalised

Government agrees to map out route to 24GW nuclear target by 2050 and allow Parliament to consider major investment value for money amid fears of 'another HS2'

Formal process for securing private investment in flagship nuclear projects kicks off, with prospective investors invited to register their interest

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says latest funding award will help get site 'shovel-ready', as government continues to seek private investment for flagship project

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

New arms-length body to help accelerate nuclear development and oversee competition for funding next generation technologies

Sizewell C project takes major step forward as government unveils plans to establish Great British Energy, a new arms-length public body to oversee UK nuclear power pipeline

Outgoing Prime Minister warns arguments fracking could prove a ‘panacea’ to the energy crisis are ‘slightly dubious’, as he criticises those ‘who think hydrocarbons are the only answer’