UK’s nuclear plans in doubt after report Welsh plant may be axed

Hitachi's 16bn Wylfa station on Anglesey is next proposed project after Hinkley Point C

Fresh doubts have been raised over prospects for the UK's new nuclear power programme after a report that Hitachi is considering axing plans for a plant in Wales.

The Japanese conglomerate's mooted 2.9GW nuclear power station on Anglesey is next in line in the UK's nuclear plans after EDF Energy's 3.2GW Hinkley Point C scheme in Somerset.