Surprise delay for Hinkley Point deal
Hours after EDF confirmed plans to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, the project has already been delayed.
The UK Government has postponed a final decision on the £18 billion project until early autumn.
Contracts were due to be signed today following a board meeting at EDF that approved funding for the plan.
Business secretary, Greg Clark, has said that the government will “consider carefully” before supporting the project.
The move could have serious implications for Cumbrian firms that specialise in the nuclear industry that could have seen a significant windfall from the project.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here