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UK's Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project sees more delays and cost overruns The Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project in the United Kingdom has seen its fifth budget increase since 2016, when the UK and French utility giant EDF first signed a contract. It will now cost a total of £31-35 billion (€36-40 billion) and should begin production in 2029 at the earliest. Hinkley Point is a flagship project in London's bid to increase its energy security. Also in this edition, French farmers protest against cumbersome environmental regulations and Netflix sees a boom in subscribers.