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Government unlocks floating offshore wind with major investment for Scottish portThe expansion of Port of Cromarty Firth will make it the first port able to make floating offshore wind turbines on site and at scale in the UK, backed by a grant from the Floating Offshore Wind… |
UK and China restart meaningful climate change dialogueEnergy Secretary calls for action and cooperation from China to tackle the climate emergency. As the government pursues its mission to become a clean energy superpower under the Plan for… |
Government to unleash the North Sea’s clean energy futureThe government is consulting on plans to put the North Sea at the heart of Britain's clean energy future and drive economic growth. UK government consults on plan to unleash the North Sea’s… |
From reactors to a role model: Laura’s journey through the NDA groupLaura Hogg, 7 March 2025 - Mission delivery, Science, Waste management To mark International Women’s Day, Laura Hogg shares her story of entering the nuclear sector at 18… |
Future innovators with the ‘Evolve’ work experience programmeSellafield Ltd invites Year 10 learners with an interest in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to participate in the ‘Evolve’ work experience programme. So far, more than 100 students… |
Major application step brings Hunterston B closer to joining NRSNuclear Restoration Services has formally submitted applications to regulators as it prepares to take responsibility for the Hunterston B site in Scotland. Nuclear Restoration Services has… |
3,000 new jobs in Somerset as Hinkley Point C hits peak constructionOver the next 18 months, Britain’s largest low-carbon energy project at Hinkley Point C will create 3,000 new jobs in Somerset as it approaches peak construction, with around 15,000 people… |
Altrad completes the acquisition of Stork’s UK businessAltrad is delighted to confirm it has completed the purchase of Stork TS Holdings Limited which holds the Stork UK group of companies. The transaction, which concluded on 1st February 2025,… |
Moltex Energy Achieves Breakthrough in Nuclear Fuel Recycling with WATSS TechnologyMoltex Energy Canada Inc. (Moltex) is shaking up nuclear waste management with its revolutionary Waste to Stable Salt (WATSS) process. This innovative technology is set to transform nuclear waste… |
CoRWM visits Nuclear Transport Solutions sites at Barrow and Carlisle, CumbriaMembers of CoRWM look at preparations for transporting nuclear waste, including shipping at Barrow Port and rail options around Cumbria. Members of CoRWM - Derek Lacey (Vice Chair), Ray Kemp… |
Time for change at El CabrilFour Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) members travelled to Andalucia to visit the El Cabril low and intermediate level nuclear waste disposal facility. The true extent of… |
Recognition for Sellafield’s inclusion trailblazersTwo Sellafield Ltd colleagues, Anouschka Van Mourik and Kiara Orchard, have been nominated as ‘Future List Game Changers’ in the Northern Power Women Awards. The awards recognise and… |
NDA funds Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with universitiesThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield. The Nuclear Decommissioning… |
Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear siteTrials of four innovative new security systems successfully launched at former nuclear site in Dorset. The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at… |
Sellafield supported family hub hits the roadA mobile support service for Cumberland’s families and young people has been launched. Hub2U takes Cumberland Council’s resources to people who need them in neighbourhoods across the area.… |
Sellafield powers forward with more resilient electricity supplyAn important project to ensure the Sellafield site has a more resilient electricity supply has taken a significant step forward. The Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project (EDNUP)… |
Dragon reactor dismantling underwaySouth Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton has visited the Winfrith Site to see how a cutting-edge robotic laser is taking apart the site’s Dragon reactor core. MP Lloyd Hatton commented: “It was a… |
Dounreay to take on 23 new apprenticesOne of Britain’s most complex environmental restoration projects is taking on 23 new apprentices. Fallon Campbell (second from left), a fourth-year electrical apprentice at Dounreay, was… |
‘Mindset to Lead’ training programme launched to support women into senior leadershipWomen in Nuclear UK (WiN UK) is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new initiative, Mindset to Lead—a paid-for pilot training programme in partnership with Mindset Practice. The… |
Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer TreatmentsFunding awarded by UKRI to explore sustainable manufacturing of new targeted radiotherapy treatments that could improve patient outcomes United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)… |
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