Protesters have set up camp on the site of the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
The campaigners are angry that West Somerset Council has given EDF Energy the go-ahead for preparatory work before planning permission has been granted.
A Kier/Bam joint venture has won the £100m earthworks contract at the site while Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Costain are leading bids for the main civils contract.
Balfour is working with Vinci on its bid, O’Rourke (…)