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Announcement comes after French nuclear operator EDF publicly recommended its closure last week
Effort to remove state-owned CGN from Sizewell C said to leave Hinkley Point and Bradwell exposed
Barring Chinese involvement is rational but carries risks
Change in stance follows worsening of relations between London and Beijing
But keeping most reactors shut down in the wake of Fukushima is hampering efforts to cut carbon emissions
French nuclear operator says fuel-rod issues at China plant would lead it to close for maintenance
Debate over whether to add new reactors to Europe’s largest atomic fleet intensifies ahead of election
Early closure leaves gap in low-carbon generation as Britain seeks to cut emissions and secure energy supply
Ministers plan legislation for new financing model to underpin building of £20bn Sizewell C reactor
Sceptics of the fuel argue the plans demonstrate why no new plants should be built
State-run nuclear monopoly steps up development of reactors, wind and energy storage and green hydrogen projects
French utility group calls for board meeting as Chinese partner says reactors are operating normally
Consortium led by engine group seeks £300m in funding as it prepares application for small modular reactors
Plan to discharge 1m tonnes condemned by neighbouring countries and environmentalists
Expectations for growth in nuclear power lift shares in miners of the radioactive metal
Ten years after the tsunami struck, most citizens are vehemently opposed to restarting the reactors
Agreement settles all legal disputes between Berlin and EnBW, Eon, RWE and Vattenfall
Transition to nuclear energy will be easier in countries where seismic activity is low
Two communities in north-west England asked to consider hosting sites to bury radioactive material
Energy minister Kajiyama believes sector will be ‘indispensable’ after winter of power shortages
Rugged aviator who sprang into action during the nuclear disaster while Communist party officials dithered
French group has warned it needs another £500m before Hinkley Point C is operational
French group EDF warns pandemic delays will push back estimated start-up date to 2026
Think-tank calls for new reactors to counter intermittency of wind and solar energy
Workers down tools in protest against planned restructuring of nuclear-focused group
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