Hinkley Point nuclear power station finally given green light by government

Plans to build the UK's first new nuclear plant in a generation were today given the green light by the government following months of doubt.

The Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power station will go ahead, with the government confirming that a "new agreement" had been reached with French state energy firm EDF.

A statement said: "Following a comprehensive review of the Hinkley Point C project, and a revised agreement with EDF, the Government has decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation.

"However, ministers will impose a new legal framework for future foreign investment in Britain's critical infrastructure, which will include nuclear energy and apply after Hinkley."