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EDF extends life of reactors to ‘boost energy security’ and bridge gap before new Somerset project starts up

French energy firm reported to be in talks over potential investment to cover ballooning cost of nuclear project

French energy firm reported to be in talks over potential investment to cover ballooning cost of nuclear project

Alex Chisholm, who led business office during Hinkley Point C negotiations, appointed UK chair of energy firm

French energy firm swung to profit in 2023 despite impairment charge on struggling nuclear project in UK

Cross-Channel dream is turning sour as EDF’s costs mount and Britain faces a long wait for the power to come on

As nuclear plant is hit by further delay, real cost will be far higher after inflation is included, as project uses 2015 prices

UK government seems to commit to exploring smaller modular designs rather than the monsters at Sizewell and Hinkley

Great British Nuclear created to deliver government’s commitment to boosting electricity generation, in part through smaller reactors

Energy security secretary Grant Shapps will this week outline plans for Britain’s atomic power’s renaissance and 2050 emissions commitment

The government denied wavering over the future of Sizewell C, but it needs to come up with an energy plan – and quicklyFor a moment last week, our cash-strapped government seemed ready to abandon a project that many experts...

Sizewell C proposal will power 6m homes but could pose a threat to Minsmere nature reserve, the RSPB’s jewel in the crown

EDF says plant will begin operating a year later than planned in June 2027 at an estimated cost of £25bn

Plant will begin operating a year later than planned because of impact of Covid-19

Energy minister Kwasi Kwarteng believed to be open to extension in response to leap in gas prices and energy security concerns