Government Eyes New Nuclear Plant to Strengthen UK Energy Security

The government has announced plans to build a new nuclear power station as part of its strategy to improve British energy security and cut household bills. The new reactor would be as big as Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which is currently under construction, and the planned Sizewell C in Suffolk. Whether the government will go ahead with its plan depends on the financial investment decision on the Sizewell C plant, which is expected before the end of this year. So far the government has committed to £1.2 billion of investment for Sizewell C, adding to its original £700 million stake. The plant is expected to start operations in the mid-2030s....