China nuclear firm aims to 'build reputation'

A multi-billion pound deal signed between the UK and Chinese governments means that if everything goes to plan the first new UK nuclear power station for 30 years could be operational by 2025.

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with Chinese state nuclear business CGN which will see the Chinese company invest £6bn in the £18bn nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset.

The head of the Chinese nuclear consortium charged with delivering new nuclear energy to millions of UK consumers has admitted he understands concerns about security.

Zheng Dongshan, senior vice-president of CGN, told the BBC that China wants to protect its reputation and would do nothing to put that at risk.