Hinkley Point C is set to take between 8 and 10 years to become fully operational.

BBC: New nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C is approved

Radioactive emissions from the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear plant have been underestimated, campaigners claim.

BBC: Hinkley Point C nuclear emissions 'underestimated'

Hinkley Point C will be the third nuclear plant at the site.

BBC: New nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C is approved

French energy giant EDF announced this week it was reducing the number of workers at its Hinkley Point C project.

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He said Hinkley Point C will provide a "supply chain investment and a large number of apprenticeships for our young people".

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Once the electricity price is agreed, the French energy giant will need to confirm its intention to build the two reactors, known as Hinkley Point C.

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"We have put in place rigorous processes to ensure any contract for Hinkley Point C, the most advanced nuclear project, represents the best possible deal for consumers, " Mr Davey said.

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"We came to our decisions to issue the Hinkley Point C permits only after careful consideration of all the responses we received following the two periods of public consultation, " a spokesperson for the agency said.

BBC: Hinkley Point C nuclear emissions 'underestimated'