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Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores
Economy
Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores
The United Kingdom has the largest stockpile of plutonium in the world, so why are we getting rid of it? Tali Fraser explores behind the scenes of the controversial decision
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 moment – building for the future with confidence Partner content
Energy
By EDF
The UK’s nuclear moment – building for the future with confidence
From jobs and skills to delivering clean power, nuclear energy in the UK is bringing multiple benefits to communities. But 2025 will be a critical year to secure the sector’s long-term future
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
Britain on the brink of a nuclear renaissance Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Britain on the brink of a nuclear renaissance
The fourth annual Nuclear Week in Parliament is taking place this week, an opportunity for the UK’s civil nuclear industry to showcase the very best the sector has to offer, from operating power stations to manufacturing fuel, decommissioning plants, engineering, manufacturing, and technology, and to underscore the urgent need for more nuclear projects for clean power, energy security, economic growth, and jobs.
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.
Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer Treatments Partner content
Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer Treatments
Funding awarded by UKRI to explore sustainable manufacturing of new targeted radiotherapy treatments that could improve patient outcomes
How we’re making progress towards building a geological disposal facility for nuclear waste in the UK Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Waste Services
How we’re making progress towards building a geological disposal facility for nuclear waste in the UK
Making our most hazardous radioactive waste permanently safe, sooner
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.
Nuclear investment will unlock the prize of growth Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Nuclear investment will unlock the prize of growth
The new Labour government can generate economic growth and high-quality jobs by investing in new nuclear projects. The industry is primed to deliver investment and opportunity to the places that helped put Labour into power.
Sellafield waste team has 50,000 reasons to celebrate Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield waste team has 50,000 reasons to celebrate
A team at the heart of Sellafield’s clean-up mission has hit a momentous milestone.
Hundreds of new starters begin their careers at Sellafield Partner content
Education
By Sellafield Ltd
Hundreds of new starters begin their careers at Sellafield
This year's cohort of apprentices and graduates will help drive forward work at the UK's largest and most complex nuclear site.
Sellafield Ltd and partners support local charity Partner content
Communities
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd and partners support local charity
Volunteers bring a fresh look to a community project in Warrington.
Sellafield site takes centre stage Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield site takes centre stage
Given the size, scale and complexity of Sellafield in West Cumbria, it’s no surprise there’s a strong interest from key national and local stakeholders to view first hand our iconic site.
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.
Sellafield: creating a new legacy Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield: creating a new legacy
Sellafield has been at the heart of innovation in the UK nuclear industry for almost 70 years. With nuclear power once again at the centre of the policy agenda, PoliticsHome sat down with Euan Hutton, CEO at Sellafield Ltd, to learn more about the vital role the site continues to play on behalf of the nation
Why the nuclear industry needs a joined up approach to skills Partner content
Education
By EDF
Why the nuclear industry needs a joined up approach to skills
Addressing the nuclear skills gap, Matthew Lay, Head of EDF Nuclear Skills Alliance, calls for a collaborative approach to tackle the growing demand for talent
Power and passion – attracting a new generation of professionals into nuclear energy Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Power and passion – attracting a new generation of professionals into nuclear energy
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Ee Jane Low, Human Factors Engineer at EDF, reflects on her own career path and what will be needed to attract more people into nuclear energy.
Investing to keep nuclear power a key UK energy source Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Investing to keep nuclear power a key UK energy source
Last week we issued our annual nuclear fleet update, a report on last year’s performance and wider contribution to the economy. The ambition to generate longer at the UK’s five existing stations was well received.
The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’
Britain’s infrastructure tsar heavily criticised the cancellation of the second phase of HS2. Now Sir John Armitt intensifies his attack on the ‘governance’ holding Britain back in an interview with Tali Fraser
Britain needs more large-scale nuclear reactors Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Britain needs more large-scale nuclear reactors
We have never needed nuclear power more than we need it now. Tom Greatrex, chief executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, believes that, alongside building the next generation of small reactor technology, we must not forget the stalwarts of clean power generation: large-scale nuclear reactors.
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.
Sellafield spotlight: Why innovation is thriving at the UK’s largest nuclear site Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield spotlight: Why innovation is thriving at the UK’s largest nuclear site
As part of Nuclear Week in Parliament 2023, MPs and peers were given the opportunity to immerse themselves on-site at Sellafield all the way from the corridors of Westminster. PoliticsHome reports back from the event.
Government Accused Of A 'Wishy Washy' Stance On China
Foreign affairs
Government Accused Of A "Wishy Washy" Stance On China
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has described the government’s stance on China as “wishy washy”, after the government responded to a damning report by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC).