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The UK’s Nuclear Family: Delivering for People, Communities, the Nation and the Planet Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
The UK’s Nuclear Family: Delivering for People, Communities, the Nation and the Planet
Nuclear Week in Parliament provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the work of the UK’s world-leading nuclear industry. This year, two receptions brought industry leaders and policymakers together to explore the nation’s nuclear future, focusing on investment in skills and innovation in decommissioning
The UK’s nuclear power stations have contributed £123 billion to our economic growth Partner content
Energy
By EDF
The UK’s nuclear power stations have contributed £123 billion to our economic growth
Investment in the nuclear industry is paying dividends for the Government’s net zero objectives, the economy and local communities
Small Modular Reactors: Powering the UK's Clean Energy Revolution Partner content
Energy
By WSP
Small Modular Reactors: Powering the UK's Clean Energy Revolution
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a transformative solution for the UK’s clean energy future, combining flexibility, scalability, and reliability. By driving regional regeneration and supporting Net Zero goals, SMRs can power economic growth while delivering secure, low-carbon energy.
The power of leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver value Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
The power of leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver value
On the 17th and 18th of September we hosted our biannual in-person stakeholder summit which saw over 170 delegates come together in Manchester from across our vast range of stakeholder groups.
The path to net-zero splits the atom Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
The path to net-zero splits the atom
The United Kingdom needs a historic programme of nuclear construction to reach net-zero. Nuclear offers clean, reliable, sovereign power, alongside skilled, long-term jobs. Lincoln Hill, Director of Policy and External Affairs at the Nuclear Industry Association, writes that the new government should choose reactor designs, build fleets of them, and keep on building to deliver this programme as quickly and cheaply as possible
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C
Hinkley Point C is the UK’s greatest single climate action, but as Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association writes, its impact has already been felt by communities and businesses all over the country.
Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pond
It’s a huge moment in one of the site’s most challenging decommissioning programmes.
Great British Energy: Delivering nuclear for net-zero Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Great British Energy: Delivering nuclear for net-zero
Last week at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, the Nuclear Industry Association held a fringe event discussion about how Great British Energy can help deliver nuclear energy for net-zero.
Powering up Britain from Britain, for Britain: Nuclear as a force for net-zero and levelling-up Partner content
Home affairs
By Nuclear Industry Association
Powering up Britain from Britain, for Britain: Nuclear as a force for net-zero and levelling-up
The evening after Governments landmark announcements on the first stage of the process for selection for small modular reactor, the Nuclear Industry Association hosted companies from across the sector including Rolls-Royce, Westinghouse, EDF, GE Hitachi and Holtec at a drinks reception at the Conservative Party Conference.
Let’s power up Britain with new nuclear
Energy
By Virginia Crosbie MP
Let’s power up Britain with new nuclear
I’m proud to represent the island of Anglesey, a place where the potential for nuclear energy to deliver economic growth is abundantly clear.
Tory MP Says Electric Cars Could Cause 'Blackouts' Without More Nuclear Power
Energy
Tory MP Says Electric Cars Could Cause "Blackouts" Without More Nuclear Power
A Conservative MP has called for the Government to move "much faster" on increasing the UK's nuclear energy supply to prevent future "blackouts" as more heavy duty technology such as electric cars and heat pumps are connected to the grid.
How innovation is helping to drive Britain’s nuclear clean up Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
How innovation is helping to drive Britain’s nuclear clean up
Sellafield Ltd's Chief Technology Officer, Robin Ibbotson, speaks to PoliticsHome about the role of innovation as part of Britain's nuclear clean up mission.
Lords praise for top student Partner content
Education
By Sellafield Ltd
Lords praise for top student
First year Sellafield mechanical design apprentice Saarah Hashmi has picked up a top award in parliament from Lord Kenneth Baker.
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
Energy
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
The government is set to announce its “powering up Britain” strategy, with a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Sellafield clean-up team dives into history Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield clean-up team dives into history
A team of specialist nuclear divers is carrying out vital clean-up and decommissioning work in the oldest legacy storage pond on the Sellafield site and are applying and learning valuable lessons in the process.
No more delays – establishing Great British Nuclear needs to be a top priority Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
No more delays – establishing Great British Nuclear needs to be a top priority
Creating a Minister for Nuclear is a welcome step from the Government. To make a real impact, Great British Nuclear must follow.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
A nuclear society: rebuilding perceptions of nuclear energy
The nuclear industry has historically had a fairly tumultuous relationship with wider society. Early perceptions of nuclear energy were generally positive, with it viewed as a beacon of how technology went hand in hand with increasing prosperity. However, a history of highly-publicised leaks, discharges and assorted incidents have created a legacy of societal mistrust of nuclear energy. In this article, Professor Adrian Bull from The University of Manchester examines what measures can be taken by industry and government to re-invigorate the UK’s nuclear sector and its relationship with the public.
Supporting our nuclear apprentices and graduates to become the industry leaders of tomorrow Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Supporting our nuclear apprentices and graduates to become the industry leaders of tomorrow
As we mark National Apprenticeships Week 2023, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group (NDA), including Sellafield Ltd, is proud to recognise the more than 1,000 people following early career programmes at its nuclear clean-up sites.
NDA group showcase skills and expertise in Westminster Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
NDA group showcase skills and expertise in Westminster
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the Nuclear Industry Association’s Nuclear Week in Parliament.
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix
With families and businesses struggling with rising bills and energy security shooting up the policy agenda, there is a new impetus to develop nuclear energy as an essential part of the UK’s energy mix. A major new resource for UK policymakers has now set out some of the steps that will help build a new nuclear future for the nation.
Sizing up the opportunity: How Great British Nuclear can enable the critical infrastructure we need Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
Sizing up the opportunity: How Great British Nuclear can enable the critical infrastructure we need
Following the Government Investment Decision on Sizewell C, the Nuclear Industry Association's Chief Executive, Tom Greatrex, sets out why Great British Nuclear is another positive step in the right direction.
Celebrating the next generation of Sellafield Ltd employees Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Celebrating the next generation of Sellafield Ltd employees
The latest cohort of Sellafield Ltd apprentices celebrate completing their apprenticeships at an annual event.
Sellafield Ltd and Japan prove the value of continued cooperation Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd and Japan prove the value of continued cooperation
The re-signing of a cooperation agreement between Tokyo Electric Power Company and Sellafield Ltd brings continued collaboration.
Partner content
Energy
By Policy@Manchester
How do we pay for nuclear?
Europe is struggling through a period of exorbitant energy prices. In addition to directly hitting consumers with a higher cost of living, high energy prices will also have detrimental effects on business and industry. Will Bodel from The University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute examines the role of nuclear energy in reducing the cost of energy, and discusses their funding and financing.