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Britain and France are combining forces on a new nuclear energy accord between the two neighbours.
The partnership will see the two nations collaborating for research and development, education and training, and establish a framework for co-operation on security.
It is thought the agreement could lead to £60 billion worth of investment and create 30,000 jobs.
Prime minister David Cameron, who travelled to France last week to discuss the deal with president Nicolas Sarkozy, said that the deal will benefit both countries.
"I want the vast majority of the content of our new nuclear plants to be constructed, manufactured and engineered by British companies," he said.
French firm EDF is set to build a new nuclear facility at Hinkley Point in Somerset.
Hinkley Point had been identified by the government as one of eight possible locations for new nuclear power stations by 2025.
Keir/BAM Nuttall is expected to carry out preliminary works at the site in a deal worth £100 million.
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