May approves Hinkley Point nuclear plant, sets tighter controls

By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Britain gave the go-ahead on Thursday for a $24 billion (£18.1 billion) nuclear power plant, ending weeks of uncertainty that strained ties with China and France but also signalling a more cautious approach to foreign investment in critical infrastructure projects. The government of new Prime Minister Theresa May said it would proceed with the Hinkley Point C project in southwest England, approving French utility firm EDF's plan to build Britain's first