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The NIA can comment on a range of nuclear sector issues affecting the industry. If you have a question please get in touch at press@niauk.org.

If you require media assistance outside of office hours, please contact Lincoln Hill on lincoln.hill@niauk.org or 07554 701 533.

You can see our latest press releases and the latest news from our member companies below.

Member News:

n2n Core Skills Session – Managing Change

15 April 2021

Presentation available from N2N core skills session: Managing change.
CRA MD Jasbir Sidhu announced as NI President-Elect

01 April 2021

CRA are proud to announce that their MD Jasbir Sidhu is the President-elect of the Nuclear Institute
Urenco announced as an industry partner for 2021

31 March 2021

Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear (IDN) is delighted to announce Urenco as one of their industry partners for 2021.
Springfields at 75

30 March 2021

On 28th March 1946, Springfields was named as the site for nuclear fuel production for the UK and has played a vital role for both the industry and the UK ever since.
UKAEA Procurement Pipeline

30 March 2021

UKAEA have published a quarterly update of their Procurement Pipeline which is now available on their Procurement Page
UK Pavilion at World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) 2021

29 March 2021

The EIC is delighted to once again be managing the UK Pavilion at World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) 2021, which will take place from 30 November to 2 December 2021 in Paris, France. Become part of the local supply chain and get involved in opportunities as they emerge!

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Press Releases:

NIA supports linking UK and EU Emissions Trading Systems

15 April 2021

The Nuclear Industry Association has joined forces with over forty other industry bodies in calling on the UK Government to start the process of linking the new UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) with the EU’s ETS as soon as possible.
Nuclear has saved UK six years of emissions

29 March 2021

UK nuclear power stations have saved more emissions than any other energy source in British history.
Fukushima Daiichi Accident

11 March 2021

Ten years ago the most powerful earthquake ever to have struck Japan triggered a 15-metre tsunami, inundating around 560 km². It resulted in around 19,000 deaths, with extensive damage to coastal towns, and over a million buildings destroyed or partially collapsed.
NIA Statement on Reports of Bullying at Sellafield

10 March 2021

The Nuclear Industry Association issues statement on reports of bullying at Sellafield.
Government and industry back nuclear for green hydrogen future

18 February 2021

Nuclear power could produce one-third of the UK’s clean hydrogen needs by 2050, according to the Hydrogen Roadmap agreed by the Nuclear Industry Council (NIC) last week.
Nuclear and wind give North East cleanest power in England

03 February 2021

Nuclear power and wind farms have given the North East the cleanest electricity in England, according to analysis conducted by the Nuclear Industry Association.

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On the radio

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio 4 World Tonight 1 October 2020
Tom emphasises the need for new nuclear to help the UK achieve its net zero targets.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio Gloucestershire 17 September 2020
Tom talks about the significant footprint of nuclear in Gloucestershire and the South West as well as the broader benefits of nuclear power for the UK.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme 1 September 2020
With closure dates approaching for the UK’s nuclear fleet, Tom talks about the need for new nuclear generation to decarbonise our power supply.

Tom Greatrex on BBC Good Morning Scotland 28 August 2020
With the restart in generation at Hunterston B Tom discusses the benefits nuclear brings to a low carbon energy mix.

Blog

The NIA blogs on key issues affecting the UK’s civil nuclear industry.

Nuclear Energy Facts

With the growing threat of climate change, nuclear energy is essential to meet the UK’s future clean energy needs. Along with renewables and energy efficiency, nuclear can reduce carbon emissions.

Publications

The NIA publishes a number of publications for and about civil nuclear energy in the UK.

Myth Busting

A number of people regularly make false statements about civil nuclear in the UK and the NIA has selected some to answer here.

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16 April 2021

RT @NI_Western: Join the @NI_YGN for a lunchtime virtual tour of @UKAEAofficial JET, followed by a tour of RACE where you can learn about…

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15 April 2021

'The role of SMRs in the #NetZero Challenge' 👇 https://t.co/N3JQk06Ado

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15 April 2021

👉Member of the NIA or the Canadian Nuclear Association @TalkNuclear? Join us on April 22 as we discuss how British and Canadian companies can work together across #newbuild, #decommissioning, #AMR / #SMR, #fusion and #COP26. 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇦 Register here: https://t.co/RG7PnYQPx6 https://t.co/7izldqetly

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15 April 2021

👉 The story in Bloomberg @business - 'Energy Traders Urge Johnson to Link U.K. Carbon Market to EU' #ETS https://t.co/2zHTNYKkZf

Videos:

Ever thought about the economic, social and environmental impact of the UK's #nuclear industry?
The NIA organise a range of events, meetings and conferences, alongside its business groups. All provide ideal opportunities to network and access the latest industry information and future developments.
As a low-carbon energy source nuclear provides the UK with secure, reliable and always available electricity for use in homes, businesses and public services.
Highlights from the Nuclear Industry Association's inaugural, dedicated decommissioning conference held in London in June 2018.

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Member News:

n2n Core Skills Session – Managing Change

CRA MD Jasbir Sidhu announced as NI President-Elect

Urenco announced as an industry partner for 2021

Springfields at 75

UKAEA Procurement Pipeline

UK Pavilion at World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) 2021

Press Releases:

NIA supports linking UK and EU Emissions Trading Systems

Nuclear has saved UK six years of emissions

Fukushima Daiichi Accident

NIA Statement on Reports of Bullying at Sellafield

Government and industry back nuclear for green hydrogen future

Nuclear and wind give North East cleanest power in England

On the radio

Blog

Nuclear Energy Facts

Publications

Myth Busting

@niauk

Videos:

Media Contacts

There are many ways you can get involved with the NIA and make the most of your membership to meet the right people across the industry

Attend a Business Group meeting

Update your details on the Trade Directory

Get in touch

Promote your business