Hinkley Point C nuclear power station delayed and will cost extra £3bn

Plant will begin operating a year later than planned because of impact of Covid-19

The new nuclear power station being built at Hinkley Point in Somerset will start operating a year later than planned and will cost an extra £3bn, it has been announced.

The French energy company EDF published the findings of a review into the cost and schedule of the power station taking account of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.