Energy projects including Hinkley Point threatened by Brexit, experts warn

Risk of energy sector being denied entry to Europe's internal energy market looms large - with Brexit also likely to exacerbate industry skills shortages

Vital energy projects including the 18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant and interconnectors used to import cheap electricity from Europe are under threat due to Brexit, energy experts have warned.

They said the projects, which are key to efforts to keep the UK's lights on, could be at risk if the energy sector is denied entry to Europe's internal energy market.