Britain's first nuclear power station in more than 20 years will provide low carbon electricity to millions of homes

Photos show the current progress of Hinkley Point C as the project celebrates "its biggest milestone" so far.

The completion of the base for the reactor, known as "J-Zero", now means nuclear buildings above ground can be built.

The final 9,000m³ of concrete poured onto the base was the largest concrete pour in the UK - more than the record set by the Shard in London.

Reinforced with 5,000 tonnes of Welsh steel, the base has been under construction by the UK-French joint venture of Bouygues-Laing O'Rourke for six months.

A spokesman for EDF Energy said the "good progress and efficiency improvements" means that the second Hinkley Point C reactor will be completed in June 2020.

Britain's first nuclear power station in more than 20 years will provide low carbon electricity, a move that a spokesman said will "play a vital role in helping the UK tackle the climate change crisis."

Andrew Stephenson, Minister for Nuclear at the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, described the completion of the reactor base a "major milestone for the UK's nuclear new-build industry".

The power station near Bridgwater will make 'Net Zero' emissions possible and help the country have an affordable and secure electricity supply.

Hinkley Point C will supply the UK with low carbon electricity to meet seven per cent of the country's energy needs.

EDF Energy say the station is on course to be active towards the end of 2025.

Hinkley Point C: Base of first nuclear reactor 'J-Zero' completed as EDF celebrates 'key milestone'

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