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January 12, 2026

Milestone moment at Somerset powerhouse
Hinkley Point B, the nation’s first operating Advanced Gas cooled Reactor, today enters a new phase of its life as it is confirmed to be fuel free.
Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor has arrived in Somerset
January 12, 2026

Hinkley Point C takes another step forward as its second nuclear reactor arrives in Somerset
The twin nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C has taken delivery of its second nuclear reactor. The first arrived in 2023 and is already installed and welded in place on Unit 1 of the power station.
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January 08, 2026

Heysham 2 takes top UK nuclear generation title
Heysham 2 power station, in Lancashire, has achieved a record-breaking generation milestone over the Christmas period. The EDF-owned station, which was first connected to the grid in 1988, is now the UK’s most productive nuclear power station.
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December 29, 2025

EDF's Sunday Saver returns in January
EDF will continue to offer customers the opportunity to earn free electricity throughout January to spend on Sundays through its Sunday Saver challenge
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December 22, 2025

Heysham apprentice wins top award
Jess Belmont, from Heysham 2 nuclear power station, has been named EDF’s Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprentice of the Year at its national graduation event, held at Aerospace Bristol.
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December 15, 2025

EDF is gifting customers free electricity to help households enjoy the festivities
New research from EDF reveals that households celebrating Christmas are estimated to use around 65 kWh of electricity on Christmas Day alone

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UK Electricity Network
September 23, 2026

Why distribution network investment matters for affordability and energy security
Investment in Great Britain's electricity distribution networks is critical for nationwide domestic electrification. In this blog we set out why ensuring that investment is made at the right pace will be key to supporting consumer demand while keeping costs affordable.
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August 25, 2026

What more needs to be done to tackle persistently high energy bills?
Recent Government interventions have provided some short-term relief, but without further intervention the long-term the outlook for energy bills to 2030 remains stubbornly high.
August 19, 2026

Transmission costs: the need for greater transparency and strategic review
In this blog we set out why we are calling for a radical increase in transparency of transmission costs, and the case for a strategic review of upcoming large transmission projects.
July 15, 2026

Keeping a role for the market: how Reformed National Pricing can help deliver lower system costs
In this blog we set out EDF’s view on the key issues and how the right RNP decisions can help deliver a lower cost electricity system over the long-term.
May 21, 2026

UK energy debt: why the crisis is deepening and what must change
In this article Josh Buckland, Strategy & Policy Director at EDF and Keith Watson, Senior Manager in EDF’s Customers Policy and Regulation team, set out why tackling energy debt needs to be a priority, and how we can do it in a way that still continues to support those who need it most.
April 01, 2026

The Warm Homes Plan: why faster delivery is critical for consumer bills and the country’s energy security
In this article, EDF’s Strategy and Policy team set out why faster delivery of the Warm Homes Plan is essential to cutting energy bills and strengthening UK energy security.

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