Ecotricity considers legal challenge over EU go-ahead for Hinkley Point C

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Energy supplier joins growing number of firms and organisations seeking to block planned subsidy scheme for new nuclear plant

Independent energy supplier Ecotricity is among companies and organisations considering a legal challenge against the European commission decision to give approval to Hinkley Point C nuclear plant...

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