Government to push ahead with plans for Sizewell C nuclear plant
The site for Sizewell C, near existing nuclear power plant buildings on the Suffolk coast
New large-scale nuclear plants have been a key part of a government strategy to help reduce the UK's reliance on fossil fuels and Mr Johnson previously declared it was his intention to build eight new reactors in the next eight years. "Subject to final government approvals, the contracts for the initial investment will be signed with relevant parties, including EDF, in the coming weeks, it will create 10,000 highly skilled jobs and provide reliable, low-carbon, power to the equivalent of six million homes for over 50 years.
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