UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers

Parliament's spending committee criticized the government's funding model for the £48 billion Sizewell C reactor, warning that bill payers could face nearly £22 billion in additional costs across construction and operation.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — Image via theguardian.com

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14d Guardian Environment Plan for multibillion-pound Sizewell nuclear plant a ‘terrible deal’ for UK taxpayers, MPs say — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear plant at the…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-28 (#3)

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