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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:

Terrestrial Energy appoints former UK Minister of Climate Change

21 October 2020

Terrestrial Energy welcomes to its Advisory Board Lord Duncan of Springbank, a Life Peer in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords. Dr Ian Duncan was recently Government Minister for Climate Change within the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Jacobs to lead EU-funded power plant research

20 October 2020

Jacobs was selected to lead an international consortium whose cutting-edge research could lead to extensions in the operational lifespan of nuclear power plants around the world.
Back on Berkeley site and delivering safely

20 October 2020

The Berkeley Active Waste Vaults Retrieval Programme is progressing with preparations now underway to install a new remotely operated crane into the existing facility, which will enable the continued retrieval and packaging of waste from the vaults.
Listen to Fiona Reilly, How Much Does a Nuclear Reactor Cost?

19 October 2020

Listen to Fiona Reilly, Managing Director of FiRe Energy Limited on “How Much Does a Nuclear Reactor Cost? A Dive into the Commercial Requirements for Future Nuclear Reactors”
TSP Engineering Win Prestigious Manufacturing Award

16 October 2020

TSP Engineering are extremely proud to announce we have been successfully named ‘SME of the Year’ in the North West, as part of the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2020.
Reaching Net Zero is high in importance for Generation Z

12 October 2020

The UK’s mood on Net Zero has been tested by a recent YouGov poll of the UK population which revealed that 79% of 18-24-year olds believe it is important for the country to be a Net-Zero emissions nation.

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Press Releases:

Nuclear Industry Association responds to Hitachi’s decision to withdraw from Wylfa Newydd project

16 September 2020

Hitachi has announced today that it will be terminating its involvement in UK nuclear projects at Wylva and Oldbury. Reacting to the news, Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, said…
Nuclear industry jobs figures robust despite pandemic

14 September 2020

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has published robust jobs figures, showing that the number of people employed in the industry has remained steady despite the pandemic.
The NIA Responds to the Climate Assembly UK Report

10 September 2020

Responding to the Climate Assembly UK Report, Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, says: “People who took part in the Citizens Assembly want to see real action to meet Net Zero – more electric vehicles, decarbonising home heating, and stopping burning fossil fuels…”
Hunterston B Re-Start Welcomed as “Boost for Emissions Free Power”

27 August 2020

Today, EDF have announced that, following approval from the UK’s independent regulator, Hunterston B in North Ayrshire, Scotland, will restart generating low carbon electricity this weekend, and will move to the decommissioning phase by January 2022.
NIA Welcomes NDA’s progress, as it releases its 2019-2020 Annual Report and Accounts

17 July 2020

Today, the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) released its 2019-2020 “Annual Report and Accounts.”
NIA welcomes Government funding for Advanced Modular Reactor projects

10 July 2020

The Nuclear Industry Association today welcomed the announcement that the UK Government will provide £40m of funding to unlock thousands of green jobs by developing the next generation of nuclear energy technology, part of which will support three Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) projects.

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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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21 October 2020

A handful of #nuclear fuel pellets, smaller than sugar cubes, produces more energy than burning an Olympic swimming… https://t.co/l2rr7T7oCg

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20 October 2020

Each day we'll be sharing a new #netzero fact about nuclear to help #RediscoverNuclear. Today's fact: one kilogram… https://t.co/19cmzMP8NU

@NIAUK

20 October 2020

So to mark @NuclearScienceWeek, we're looking at the science that makes nuclear, such as being a good zero-carbon f… https://t.co/MLUZpOxu7C

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20 October 2020

The answer? E = mc2. We split the atom, and harness the huge amount of energy it releases.

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:

Terrestrial Energy appoints former UK Minister of Climate Change

Jacobs to lead EU-funded power plant research

Back on Berkeley site and delivering safely

Listen to Fiona Reilly, How Much Does a Nuclear Reactor Cost?

TSP Engineering Win Prestigious Manufacturing Award

Reaching Net Zero is high in importance for Generation Z

Press Releases:

Nuclear Industry Association responds to Hitachi’s decision to withdraw from Wylfa Newydd project

Nuclear industry jobs figures robust despite pandemic

The NIA Responds to the Climate Assembly UK Report

Hunterston B Re-Start Welcomed as “Boost for Emissions Free Power”

NIA Welcomes NDA’s progress, as it releases its 2019-2020 Annual Report and Accounts

NIA welcomes Government funding for Advanced Modular Reactor projects

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