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UK gives green light to €44bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, which will be partially funded by French energy giant EDF, the go-ahead after it struck a deal with investors, in a move to bolster energy security.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2025

Scots to ‘foot the bill’ for Sizewell C, SNP claims

The plant is set to cost £38 billion, according to UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Key questions answered on Sizewell C after Reeves confirms nuclear investment

The major £16 billion investment in nuclear power comes ahead of the Government spending review.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

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What is Sizewell C nuclear plant and why is it controversial?

Environmentalists and campaign groups have argued it will impact local wildlife and is ‘too slow’ to combat climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Sizewell C nuclear plant will not harm the nature reserve next to it

Letter: Julia Pyke says the project is not ‘on top of’ the RSPB wetland reserve, and there will not take any land from it

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Sizewell C nuclear plant confirmed with £700m public stake

The Government also said it would set up an arms-length body, Great British Nuclear

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Twitter layoffs: anger and confusion as multiple teams reportedly decimated - as it happened

Thousands have lost their jobs, including the human rights team, according to reports from the media and former employees

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

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Why future sea levels matter to Suffolk’s Sizewell nuclear plant

Global coastal inundation is now expected to be far worse than previously predicted

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2022

Bill Turnbull’s legacy inspires opponents of Sizewell C to ‘fight on’

The former BBC Breakfast presenter lived near the construction site and was a vocal opponent of the scheme.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

Johnson warns Truss not to ditch his nuclear and renewable energy plans

Outgoing PM expected to sign off state investment in Sizewell C reactor

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Sizewell C nuclear plant funding approved despite Tory split

Boris Johnson gives financing go-ahead despite warnings decision could limit incoming government

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

Sizewell C nuclear plant approval faces legal challenge

Together Against Sizewell C argue permission given by government for power station was granted unlawfully

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Sizewell C gets green light: Government gives go-ahead for new nuclear power station

The decision has been met with a mixed reaction among supporters and opponents

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Could nuclear plant ruin Suffolk haven for avocets, bitterns and harriers?

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022

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