UK rail strikes suspended as RMT says employers 'seeing sense' and talks intensifying - as it happened

This live blog has now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe Downing Street lobby briefing is over, and the prime minister's spokesperson has just shot down reports that the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power plant could be shelved.This morning the BBC was leading the news with a story saying this was an option. A government official told Simon Jack, the BBC's business editor: "We are reviewing every major project - including Sizewell C."I've seen some reporting on that, but it is not accurate to say we are scrapping it. Our position on Sizewell C has not changed. It remains crucial to ending our reliance on fossil fuels, increasing our energy security and meeting our net zero ambitions.We hope to get a deal over the line as soon as possible. There are negotiations are ongoing. Negotiations have been constructive. Continue reading...