UK NDA

NDA Publishes Fifth Nuclear Decommissioning Strategy Update

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its fifth strategy update, setting out a long-term roadmap for the safe and secure decommissioning of the UK's legacy nuclear sites. The strategy was developed following extensive public consultation that received nearly 100 responses from regulators, local authorities, NGOs, academics, supply chain organisations, and members of the public. It maintains focus on four strategic themes: site decommissioning and remediation, spent nuclear fuels, nuclear materials, and integrated waste management.

One NDA Project Academy Goes National Across UK Nuclear Sector

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is rolling out its One NDA Project Academy UK-wide, expanding from its original Sellafield site to all 17 NDA sites in England, Scotland, and Wales. The University of Cumbria has been confirmed as the academy's operator under a 6-year contract with an option to extend for 3 more years. The academy, which has helped over 7,000 people advance their careers since 2016, offers more than 60 courses across project management, quality, health and safety, risk, stakeholder management, and project controls.

Hunterston B First AGR Site to Transfer to UK Government Ownership

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) granted a site licence to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) for Hunterston B nuclear power station on 18 March 2026. The licence enables the transfer of the site from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) on 1 April 2026. This is the first of seven Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) sites scheduled to transfer to UK Government ownership over the next decade, with 246 staff transferring to NRS.

Hunterston B Nuclear Power Station Transfers to NDA

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority announced the transfer of Hunterston B nuclear power station from EDF to the NDA for decommissioning by subsidiary Nuclear Restoration Services. Hunterston B in North Ayrshire is the first of seven AGR power stations to transfer, with Hinkley Point B in Somerset due to transfer later in 2026.

Peter Hill CBE Steps Down as NDA Group Chair

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Chair Peter Hill CBE announced his resignation effective 17 April 2026 to focus on other board roles. During his tenure since June 2024, Hill oversaw significant achievements including record grant settlement, improved safety performance, and transfer of Hunterston B nuclear power station. Catriona Schmolke CBE has been appointed Interim Chair while DESNZ launches a competitive search for his successor.