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The projected cost of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant has increased to £49 billion, surpassing Scotland's block grant of £47.6 billion for 2025/2026. The previous estimate was £18 billion in 2016. The SNP has criticized the Labour government for pushing nuclear energy, arguing that Scottish taxpayers should invest in renewables instead.

The Scottish Government aims to focus on renewable energy projects, with the last nuclear plant, Torness, scheduled for decommissioning in 2030. SNP representatives assert that the financial burden of the nuclear project falls unfairly on Scotland.