The Latest Breaking News from Sizewell

Government’s flagship Sizewell C nuclear project could be delayed in road-building row

Contractor replaced for work on plant that’s key to government aim of reducing UK’s reliance on foreign gas

The Independent UK · Aug 26

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 · May 19

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 · Dec 7, 2025

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?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

UK politics: Lib Dems denounce new Reform UK chair as ‘Trump sycophant’ – as it happened

Daisy Cooper says doctor and presenter David Bull once appeared on TalkTV with his ear bandaged after the assassination attempt against Trump

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’ after approving Sizewell C plant

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for nuclear power projects in the UK

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Sizewell C cost ‘has doubled since 2020 and could near £40bn’

Treasury expected to decide whether to support EDF-backed nuclear power plant in this year’s spending review

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Labour donor Dale Vince urges ‘rigorous financial scrutiny’ of Sizewell C costs

Green energy entrepreneur voices concerns over project’s funding and ‘spiralling costs’ of UK’s other nuclear plants

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024

Citizens Advice says Sizewell C costs should not be paid with energy bill hikes

Independent advice provider calls for clarity on funding and says project may offer ‘poor value for money’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Sorry, France, you’re on the hook at Hinkley Point

As its own finance director warned: EDF understood exactly what it was signing in 2016

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024