Sizewell C nuclear project clears key planning hurdle

James Murray
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The Sizewell B Nuclear Power Plant in Suffolk / Credit: EDF
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The Sizewell B Nuclear Power Plant in Suffolk / Credit: EDF

Award of Development Consent Order clears path for start of construction work, but investment deal yet to be finalised

The Sizewell C nuclear project is set to take a major step forward today with the award of a Development Consent Order (DCO), which paves the way for formal construction work to get underway at the Suffolk...

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