UK sees EDF as preferred British Energy buyer

By Ed Crooks and Kate Burgess in London and Matthew Green in Lagos A takeover of British Energy by Electricité de France is still the UK government’s preferred option for the nuclear generator, the energy minister has told the Financial Times. Malcolm Wicks described a deal with EDF as “the most sensible option”, adding: “We think that’s the natural link.” His comments show the government has not given up hope... [read full story]