Reports: France to push UK government for additional support for faltering nuclear projects

James Murray
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Financial Times reports French officials want to see 'a global solution' to ensure EDF can deliver delay-hit Hinkley Point and Sizewell C nuclear projects

The fallout from EDF's confirmation its flagship Hinkley Point nuclear project is facing further delays and budget overruns continued yesterday, with reports French Ministers are preparing to call on their...

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