The UK government on July 21, 2025, granted final approval for the £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, aiming to boost energy security amid rising demand.
The project, backed by EDF Energy and the government with a £2 billion investment, promises 3,200 megawatts, 7% of UK electricity, by 2035, reducing reliance on gas by 20%. Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho hailed it as a “net-zero cornerstone,” offsetting a 15% energy price surge in 2024.
Critics, including environmental groups, warn of ecological risks to the Suffolk coast and cost overruns, citing Hinkley Point C’s 50% budget exceedance. Supporters counter that it will create 10,000 jobs, per government estimates, though local protests on July 20 highlighted 100 hectares of land loss.
The approval follows a 2024 feasibility study, but financial risks, £10 billion unfunded, raise questions about taxpayer burden, with the narrative split between economic gain and environmental cost.
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