François Hollande to gather ministers for Hinkley Point talks

French president and ministers expected to consider financing options for project to build two nuclear reactors

The French president, Franiois Hollande, is expected to hold a meeting of government ministers at the Elysi(C)e palace on Wednesday to discuss whether or not the construction of the 18bn Hinkley Point nuclear power plant in Britain will go ahead.

The French government is not yet expected to reach a final decision on the controversial plans for France's state-controlled utility EDF to build two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point. But the president and top ministers are expected to consider the various financing options for the project.