UK exit from EU atomic treaty under Brexit 'will delay power stations'

Experts warn that leaving Euratom is a ‘lose-lose’ that will increase costs and raise questions over safety regimes Hinkley Point C and other new nuclear power stations in Britain will be delayed by a decision by the UK to quit Europe’s atomic power treaty, experts have warned.The government revealed on Thursday that Brexit would see the UK leaving Euratom, which promotes research into nuclear power and uniform safety standards. Continue reading...