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Around 10,000 people are now working on the construction site 24-hours a day.

The 245-tonne steel dome will be lifted onto the top of the first reactor building this year.

Drone photo of Steam Generator travelling to Hinkley Point C

The equipment hatch is ready for its cover to be installed. The hatch will open and close, allowing equipment to be moved into the reactor building during construction and operation.

First Steam Generator travelling to Combwich Wharf

First Steam Generator travelling to Hinkley Point C

The turbine hall, which will house the world's largest Arabelle turbine, has reached its full 50-metre height.

Two massive jack up vessels have been installing vital elements for the power station’s cooling water system - including vertical shafts which will connect the tunnels with the intake and outtake heads.

The first new nuclear reactor for a British power station in more than 30 years has arrived in Somerset.

The reactor pressure vessel completes its journey to Hinkley Point C.

Work is progressing in the second reactor building - which is benefitting from the lessons learned during the construction of Unit 1. Many tasks are being achieved in 20-30% less time.

Steam Generator approaching Hinkley Point C