The reason Hinkley Point is important is that UK’s current energy policy is based almost solely around it being built to help meet the shortfall in baseload. This decision has huge consequences on the rest of the UK’s investment not least in renewables.

EDF have responded quickly to say that a decision on Hinkley Point will be taken promptly 

James Murray Business Green – Hinkley point  On the way our energy policy depends on this decision.