Brexit will delay new British nuclear power stations, warn experts

Analysts say exit from EU atomic treaty is 'lose-lose' that will raise costs and safety questions at plants such as Hinkley Point C

Britain's first nuclear power station in two decades will be delayed by a government decision to quit Europe's atomic power treaty, experts have warned.

Ministers revealed on Thursday that Brexit would involve the UK leaving Euratom, which promotes research into nuclear power and uniform safety standards.