Ofgem tells National Grid to cut Hinkley funding by £80m
National Grid has been told it will have to slash the costs or stump up extra cash for a project to connect Britain's first new nuclear plant in decades to the country's energy network.
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Cost at Hinkley Power Station soar to almost £3bn
The cost of building the new nuclear power station at Hinkley is estimated to increase by between £1.9 billion and £2.9 billion.
Lack of welders threatens Johnson’s UK nuclear renaissance
Britain’s plan to revitalize its aging nuclear energy infrastructure is likely to take a hit if Brexit jeopardizes a crucial supply of welders.
Union in talks with nuclear project as report reveals equality could take 200 years
A trade union has arranged a summit with major construction firms working in a nuclear project after it was revealed in a new report that gender equality could take up to 200 years in the sector.
Wood wins contract for Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has been made a special advisor for construction of the first UK nuclear power station to be built in more than 20 years.
Balfour Beatty win multi-million Hinkley Point C contract
Infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has announced a multi-million deal for Hinkley Point C.
Campaigners drop Hinkley mud legal challenge
Campaigners have dropped a legal fight against the dumping of mud excavated from the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant.
Hinkley Point C ‘on track’ despite setbacks
The new nuclear power station at Hinkley is on track for its next major milestone, two years after the final contract was signed, it has been announced.
Hinkley Point C to create jobs boom during construction phase
A new government report published today has outlined the potential benefits of the EDF Energy Hinkley Point C nuclear plant, claiming a nearly 6000 job boom during construction.
Hinkley Point workers stage sit-in over bad weather payments
Hundreds of workers on the site of the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station are staging a sit-in after a row over pay.
Rolls-Royce says its first baby nuclear reactor will be ready by 2030
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc says it will take 12 years to build its prototype small nuclear reactor in the U.K.
Brexit puts UK energy security in peril, Lord’s report warns
A report by the House of Lords EU energy and environment sub-committee has warned that the UK’s exit from the EU makes the country more vulnerable to energy supply shortages.
Next new nuclear power station will be cheaper than Hinkley, says EDF chief
Building a new nuclear power station in Suffolk could be significantly cheaper than the near £20 billion Hinkley Point C site, the new boss of energy giant EDF Energy has said.
UK Government under pressure from MP’s to guarantee nuclear jobs
The Government is coming under increasing pressure from MPs to guarantee protections for the nuclear industry as the UK prepares to leave the body which regulates the sector across Europe.
Scottish economy got £1billion nuclear boost in 2016
The nuclear power industry contributed £1 billion to Scotland’s economy last year and supports more than 12,000 jobs, according to a new report.
Government made ‘grave errors’ over Hinkley Point C, claim MPs
Consumers have been dealt a “bad hand” by the Government over the near £20 billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, facing costs running to many times the original estimate, it has been warned.
UK’s nuclear new builds could double the number of industry jobs
The UK’s nuclear new build programme has the potential to almost double the number of jobs across the civil sector, according to a leading industry body.
EDF annual UK earnings slide as 80,000 customers leave
Gas and electricity giant EDF has seen annual UK earnings slump by 29% after suffering intense competition from rival suppliers and lower wholesale energy prices.
Nuclear projects anchoring future of UK construction industry
The future of the construction industry is heavily dependent on three huge projects in the energy and transport industries, according to a report.
Hinkley Point: A year of back and forth for the nuclear development
This year a final decision was made on the development of Hinkley Point.
Nuclear industry hails plans to help sector win more contracts
The nuclear industry has welcomed Government plans to boost work in the sector and improve the chances of UK firms winning contracts.
TIMELINE: How Hinkley Point C has developed
The decision to go ahead with the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station comes after Theresa May ordered a review of the project shortly after taking office, amid concerns over costs and security implications.