UK gives green light 38 bn pounds to build Sizewell C nuclear plant

London (AFP) July 22, 2025

The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals. The government, the largest shareholder in the project, said Sizewell C, in eastern England, will cost around GBP38 billion ($51 billion) to construct. The project will also be funded by Canadian pension