Covid set to add up to six months and £500m to Hinkley Point C build

By Jordan Marshall2021-01-27T14:48:00

Project now not expected to complete until 2026

The covid-19 pandemic is being blamed for delays of up to six months and a £500m price hike at Hinkley Point C.

According to EDF, the French energy giant behind the project, the scheme has fallen half a year behind schedule because of restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

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