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The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group showcased how it’s using technology, innovation and expert skills to deliver its crucial mission, at the Nuclear Industry Association’s ‘Nuclear…

The NDA is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is hosting Cumbria’…

Sellafield Ltd welcomes 325 new apprentices and graduates as they embark on an exciting career at the largest and most complex nuclear site in the UK.

The new starters will take on a whole…

It’s a plan that’s been decades in the making but this week saw the achievement of a momentous milestone in the decommissioning story at Sellafield as the first batch of waste was successfully…

Hinkley Point C has transformed the fortunes of its local area, according to new research. What was once seen as being too remote, with not enough jobs, and an ageing population, has instead…

The future looks bright for Hartlepool Power Station – 40 years to the day after it connected to the UK electricity grid.

On August 1 1983 Reactor 1 was connected to the UK electricity grid…

Drone pilots have successfully completed 2 flight firsts on the Sellafield site leading the way to increased safety of employees during decommissioning.

The successful deployment of the…

This publication sets out the strategy of the Programme and Projet Partners (PPP) for the next 5 years, 2023 to 2028.

It contains an overview of PPP’s purpose and it’s work to deliver a…

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), hosted American and Canadian counterparts to share best practice around how best to deliver effective stakeholder engagement, which is critical to…

A youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site.

Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project has already secured the installation of 6 of the…

Great British Nuclear to boost UK energy security, reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel imports and deliver government priority to grow the economy.

A massive revival of nuclear power…

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP), a 20-year partnership transforming how Sellafield Ltd delivers major projects, continues supply chain expansion with earthworks package award.

Repository site begins work processing 260 containers to make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner.

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), which operates the UK’s Low Level Waste Repository in…

The Pontins Brean Sands Holiday Park has been upgraded and its future secured, thanks to an investment by Hinkley Point C.

As it moves into peak construction, Hinkley Point C will be using…

Apart from the stunning scenery and endless sports and leisure activities, Cumbria has a wealth of opportunities for outsiders moving into the area.

Hidden in the depth of Cumbria, Nuclear…

An introduction to GDF, a Geological Disposal Facility for the long-term disposal of nuclear waste, with an explanation of why we need one, what makes it a safe and sustainable solution, and where…

The British Experimental Pile Operation (BEPO) reactor at Magnox’s Harwell Site began operating on Saturday 3 July 1948 when the men’s Wimbledon singles final was being played. Rationing was still…

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has begun a wide range of studies to evaluate sites that could be suitable to host a GDF.

The studies will be conducted over a number of years to help ensure a…

Jennifer Maher has been named as one of the top 50 women in engineering

Sellafield engineers, Jennifer Maher and Jennifer Humphries have extra reasons to celebrate this Women in Engineering…

DASA and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted a demo day to showcase the progress of 10 projects funded through the Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites competition.

On 14 June…