Government now main shareholder in £38bn Sizewell C
Published: 7/22/2025

Government to be lead investor in £38bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant project, with taxpayers taking a 44.9% stake. EDF, Centrica, La Caisse, and Amber Infrastructure are also funding the project. The plant, located in Suffolk, will create thousands of jobs and generate energy for six million homes. Critics express concerns over potential cost overruns and impact on the public purse.