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Britain to build new nuclear power station

Britain's first new nuclear plant in a generation has been given the go-ahead. The agreement with Fr...
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7:58 AM - 21 Oct 2013



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Britain to build new nuclear power station

TodayFM
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7:58 AM - 21 Oct 2013



Britain's first new nuclear plant in a generation has been given the go-ahead.

The agreement with French-owned EDF Energy will see Hinkley Point  in Somerset begin operating in 2023.

But critics warn that bills could rise - as the firm will be guaranteed a price for the electricity produced at around double  the current market rate.

Prime Minister David Cameron says it's an important day for Britain:.



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