The incredible £46billion UK megaproject that's one of the most expensive in the world

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The controversial project could cost up to £26 billion, making it one of the world's most expensive (Image: Getty) The site was one of eight announced by the British government in 2010 and was granted its nuclear site licence in November 2012. The megaproject is financed by EDF Energy and China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN).

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