National Grid is expediting the connection of clean energy projects in England and Wales, allowing 10GW of battery energy storage projects to connect four years earlier than planned

The government has confirmed that private investors can now express their interest in contributing to the Sizewell C nuclear power station

The announcement follows the launch of the new body Great British Nuclear that will oversee the expansion of nuclear power in the UK

The move is expected to push back dates on the current contract to help the company avoid a potential penalty

Activist groups are campaigning against EDF’s decision to remove Acoustic Fish Deterrents on the cooling water intakes at the nuclear power station