EDF extends lifespan of two UK nuclear plants, securing 1,000 jobs for longer

Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside to continue operating until March 2028

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The lifespan of two UK nuclear power stations that power more than 4m homes a year has been extended by France’s EDF and British Gas owner Centrica.

Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside will continue generating until March 2028, a year longer than planned.