Government in talks to build £20bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

Sizewell C

Discussions with EDF come at same time as publication of energy white paper

The government has started talks with French energy giant EDF about the construction of the £20bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said negotiations over the scheme, which has come under fire from campaigners for its hefty price tag, would be subject to agreeing a value-for-money deal before a final decision to proceed can be taken.

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