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Hinkley Point C in the UK has become the most expensive nuclear power plant ever, with costs rising to £49 billion and a delayed startup to 2030. Originally estimated at £18 billion in 2016, the project faced numerous challenges, including regulatory compliance and design changes, leading EDF to incur significant financial losses.

EDF's partner, China General Nuclear Power Group, ceased funding amid security concerns. The UK government is pushing for new reactors as essential low-carbon power sources and aims to simplify regulations to avoid future delays and costs.