Nuclear
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EDF confirms commitment to Hinkley Point C and Sizewell
Lessons from Flamanville will inform UK plant construction said EDF chairman Jean-Bernard Levy. -
Balfour Beatty and NG Bailey big winners as Hinkley C announces £1.3bn of contracts
Britain’s first new nuclear plant for 20 years moves closer to construction with new preferred bidder deals. -
Nuclear reactor vessel woes – the story so far and why it's significant
News of problems with EPR pressure vessels to be used at the Flamanville plant in France has implications for Hinkley C. Tony Roulstone assesses events. -
Nuclear construction costs - through the roof?
A deal on finance for Hinkley Point C is still months away. It is an opportunity to rethink the flawed and costly structure of the rest of the £100bn nuclear programme, says Tony Roulstone. -
European go ahead for Hinkley C - EU Commissioners vote 16 to 5 in favour
Approval means £1bn electrical contract can be awarded and nuclear power station project can move ahead. -
European inquiry delays start to bite at Hinkley
Contract awards at Britain's first new nuclear plant for 20 years are on a go slow, writes David Fowler.