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The Latest Breaking News from Sizewell C

Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

The fire is a few miles away from Sizewell B and the construction site for the new Sizewell C.

Evening Standard

Firefighters in ‘better position’ as they tackle Suffolk wildfire for third day

The fire is a few miles away from Sizewell B and the construction site for the new Sizewell C.

The Independent UK

Burnham pledges support for crews tackling ‘very serious’ Suffolk wildfire

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident after being called to reports of a blaze at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston.

Evening Standard

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Holiday park evacuated during Suffolk wildfire, as power station monitors blaze

As of Thursday afternoon, the fire covered about 100 hectares and 18 fire engines were at the scene, Suffolk County Council said.

Evening Standard

Spending watchdog warns £38bn cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant is ‘risky’

National Audit Office says potential benefits are ‘considerable but uncertain’ while risks are ‘immediate and substantial’

The Guardian - UK

Sizewell C construction costs to add up to £19 to electricity bills, says NAO

Last year, the Government struck a deal with investors to push ahead with the power plant’s construction, to the cost of around £38 billion.

Evening Standard

How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK ‘take back control of energy supply’ amid volatile market

Ministers say Sizewell C could supply six million homes with nuclear energy, reducing England’s reliance on foreign fossil fuel imports

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Ministers unveil plans for faster approvals for nuclear and aviation fuel plants

The Environment Agency will take the helm as ‘lead environmental regulator’ for Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels.

Evening Standard

Reeves’ £150 cut in energy bills will be nuked by Sizewell costs, ex-Labour donor claims

Dale Vince’s claims over the impact of paying for Sizewell C on energy bills is one of a number of hidden costs which could see consumers pay higher bills - instead of £150 less

The Independent UK

UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations

French government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C

The Guardian - UK

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

UK Gives Green Light To GBP38 Bn Sizewell C Nuclear Plant

The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals.

International Business Times

Government strikes deal with private investors to build Sizewell C nuclear power plant

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The Independent UK

Labour announce plans to build £38bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

The government is set to become the largest equity shareholder in the project

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Evening Standard

Sizewell C nuclear power plant construction to cost £38billion as investors sign deal

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero said Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had signed the final investment decision for the development.

The Independent UK

Sizewell C nuclear power plant construction to cost £38bn as investors sign deal

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero said Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had signed the final investment decision for the development.

The Guardian - UK

UK strikes deal with private investors to build £38bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant

Government’s deal with EDF, Centrica and other backers marks end of 15-year journey to win funding for project

The Guardian - UK

EDF will invest £1.1bn in Sizewell C plant, France and UK announce

French energy firm’s 12.5% stake will help to fund nuclear facility in Suffolk alongside £14.2bn UK state investment

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Centrica preparing to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear plant, reports say

The investment would mean Centrica has about the same size stake in Sizewell C as EDF, the Financial Times reported.

The Guardian - UK

Spending billions on unclean, risky energy? What a nuclear waste

Letters: Readers respond to the energy secretary’s announcement of the new £14.2bn Sizewell C power station and Rolls-Royce winning the contract to develop small modular reactors

The Conversation

Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that’s no reason for the UK government to avoid it

The UK government’s investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country’s approach to energy.

The Independent UK

This vision for Britain’s nuclear future is to be warmly welcomed

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When it comes to the UK’s long-term energy supply, Ed Miliband is right to seek greater plurality. As well as guaranteeing cheaper electricity, Sizewell C will also underpin the wider adoption of renewable sources

The Guardian - UK

Sizewell C is needed – but critical cost numbers are still missing

A £14bn commitment to build the Suffolk nuclear power station is welcome but what price will be put on the electricity it generates?

Evening Standard

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

Starmer: Support for nuclear power is ‘statement of intent’ from Government

The Government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C plant.

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