Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
December 2025
Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King
UK achieves first plutonium milestone
UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning
November 2025
NDA working with private developer to accelerate Chapelcross Hub
NDA announces £1 million funding to accelerate clean energy in West Cumbria
October 2025
Leadership change at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
September 2025
Funding boost for Gwynedd as NDA awards nearly £600,000
August 2025
Multi million-pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal…
July 2025
His Majesty The King takes in Caithness nuclear history
NDA calls for engagement on refreshed decommissioning strategy
June 2025
NDA launches pioneering robotics partnership to manage nuclear waste
May 2025
NDA appoints two new Non-Executive Board Members
New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland
NDA celebrates 20-year partnership with Site Stakeholder Groups
NDA group's work praised in international forum
April 2025
NDA group deliver defueling milestone with EDF
NDA commended for commitment to transparency
March 2025
NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer
February 2025
NDA funds Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with universities
Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear site
January 2025
NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament
NDA group welcomes Government decision on plutonium disposition
NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event
NDA-funded project delivers low-carbon success across North Wales
November 2024
NDA opens new specialised cyber facility
NDA supply chain award winners 2024 revealed
September 2024
NDA group investing in our communities
Record numbers join the NDA group graduate programme
NDA announces multi-million PhD bursary commitment at summit
NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage strategy
NDA group showcases progress on sustainability
August 2024
Harriet Kemp joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Board Member
NDA invests £30million in cutting edge research and innovation
Masterplan Released for Chapelcross Green Energy Hub
Liz Peace CBE appointed as new Chair of Nuclear Waste Services
July 2024
NDA group establishes innovative partnership to manage asbestos waste at le…
May 2024
Chris Train OBE appointed as new Chair of Sellafield Ltd
April 2024
NDA announces appointment of Interim Chair of Sellafield Board
Peter Hill CBE appointed as new Chair of the NDA
NDA launches its new Social Impact and Communities Strategy
March 2024
NDA celebrates the wealth of nuclear expertise in Wales
NDA group hosts first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event
February 2024
NDA group event for industry and next generation of nuclear experts
Decommissioning partnership continues to grow and deliver benefits
January 2024
NDA achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation
December 2023
NDA group employees honoured by His Majesty the King
Creating meaningful conversations with our stakeholders
NDA and YGN extend partnership until 2025
November 2023
Have your say on the NDA Social Impact and Communities Strategy
NDA reaffirms cooperation with Korea Radioactive Waste Agency
NDA partners with Hey Girls to help eradicate period poverty
The Princess Royal visits Nuclear Transport Solutions’ Barrow terminal
NDA launches search for next generation of nuclear pioneers
October 2023
NDA welcomes over 90 Cumbrian students to first ever cyber competition
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launches 2024 PhD bursary call
NDA announces Magnox CEO appointment
September 2023
NDA and Magnox funded Willie Mackie Skills Hub opens at Ayrshire College
NDA group CEO recognised for exceptional contribution to nuclear sector
NDA welcomes its largest and most diverse cohort of graduates
NDA group showcases skills and innovative expertise in Westminster
NDA hosts competition to find cyber experts of the future
July 2023
International collaboration shines a spotlight on stakeholder engagement
Chris Train OBE appointed as interim Chair of the NDA
Accelerating innovation through collaboration in Scotland
June 2023
NDA keeps the conversation going with its Cumbrian stakeholders
May 2023
NDA staff get the royal treatment at Buckingham Palace Garden Party
March 2023
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) announces leadership changes at Mag…
NDA helps launch project to support vulnerable people in West Cumbria
NDA and NWS celebrate first planting of Cumbria Coastal Community Forest at…
February 2023
Joint statement on international collaboration on cleaning up nuclear legac…
January 2023
NDA group showcase skills and expertise in Westminster
NDA supports launch of North Anglesey Regeneration Fund
NDA launches new group graduate programme
December 2022
Survey reflects increasingly positive stakeholder’s view of NDA
NDA announces £200,000 boost for Cumbria's Coastal Community Forest
November 2022
Reaffirming the commitment to continue collaborating on sustainability in l…
October 2022
NDA invests £7 million into the Industrial Solutions Hub at Cleator Moor
Agreement to progress development of new UK small modular reactors
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority calls for applicants for its 2023 PhD bur…
September 2022
£1.3million funding shared with three winning companies as part of telexist…
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and National Decommissioning Centre launc…
NDA showcases commitment to stakeholders at Scottish event
July 2022
Kathryn Cearns (OBE) joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Board Member
NDA group event highlights important role of supply chain
UK’s nuclear expertise is showcased on BBC Countryfile
June 2022
NDA group employees honoured by Her Majesty The Queen
Lawrie Haynes awarded CBE in Queen's Platinum Jubilee Honours List
May 2022
NTS plays a key role in international non-proliferation mission
Operations to end at Sellafield’s Magnox Reprocessing Plant
This is Me in the nuclear industry 2022
April 2022
Nuclear skills showcased at industry awards ceremony
February 2022
NDA supply chain award winners revealed
The NDA group apprentices helping to ‘Build the Future’
January 2022
£1.3million competition launched to find next Telexistence technology
NDA announces new date for its group Supply Chain Event 2022
NDA postpones annual Supply Chain Event
December 2021
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority gifts two social centres to community gro…
Adrienne Kelbie, CBE, appointed as Chair of Nuclear Waste Services
Chris Train (OBE) joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Board Member
Multi-million-pound upgrades transform Scrabster Harbour
NDA group extends partnership to inspire young nuclear professionals
November 2021
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority calls for applicants for its PhD bursarie…
MOX fuel transport arrives safely in Japan
The future’s bright, the future’s green
Trilateral commitment to sustainability in the decommissioning of legacy nu…
October 2021
100% of specialist nuclear vessel recycled in a first for UK fleet
September 2021
Five UK companies have progressed through to the next phase of a £5.5 milli…
Westminster event showcases NDA group apprentices.
June 2021
Unprecedented eighth successive Golden Whistle Award for Direct Rail Servic…
May 2021
Wanda Goldwag appointed as Chair of Nuclear Transport Solutions
March 2021
NDA announces new date for Supply Chain Event 2022
Nick Elliott joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Board Member
NDA Annual Report highlighted amongst best in the public sector
February 2021
NDA innovation competition winners have been announced
NDA appoints Lawrie Haynes as new Chair Designate for Dounreay
NDA announces new Chair of the Sellafield Ltd Board
NDA pledges to inspire next generation of nuclear workers
January 2021
Mark Rouse appointed as Managing Director of Dounreay
December 2020
NDA helps boost workplace diversity in the north
NDA calls for applicants for its PhD bursaries
NDA helps schools with remote learning
November 2020
NDA develops ground-breaking programme for waste management
Professor Francis Livens to join the NDA board
September 2020
Looking ahead to National Inclusion Week
Direct Rail Services lifts Environmental Responsibility award
NDA announces Social Value Specialist
NDA launches leadership partnership to inspire young nuclear professionals
August 2020
NDA calls for people to ‘have their say’ on its Strategy
New £25million contracts support nuclear decommissioning
Innovative nuclear competition launch – are you ready for the challenge?
July 2020
DSRL and LLWR to become NDA subsidiaries
June 2020
Innovative team scoops prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Award
May 2020
Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authorit…
April 2020
Dounreay lends a hand to the Highlands
DRS helping to keep the country rolling
March 2020
NDA postpones annual Supply Chain Event
World class nuclear skills in spotlight at awards ceremony
NDA signs knowledge-sharing agreement
February 2020
The NDA Supply Chain Event – the largest of its kind in Europe – launches i…
The NDA will bring its transport and logistics expertise together
January 2020
NDA group enjoys a big WiN at awards ceremony
NDA sets out its Grand Challenges
2019 Inventory of UK Radioactive Waste published
December 2019
NDA completes transfer of plutonium from Dounreay
Women in Nuclear UK appoints David Peattie as new Patron
November 2019
Barrnon and Wood move to next stage of innovation competition
DRS' Managing Director wins at Women of the Year Awards
Ruth scoops global award for work on gender inclusion
Cyber training programme up for national award
Satellites set to help clean up nuclear sites
October 2019
Robots on the rise and heading for Cumbria
Royal visit marks long-standing dialogue with Japan
Radioactive waste management in the spotlight
September 2019
Michelle Heath joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Director
Final nuclear fuel removed from last Magnox reactor
NDA honours safety excellence at top awards
Daily grind foiled at Chapelcross Site
Magnox Ltd becomes a subsidiary of the NDA
August 2019
Spotlight shines on next generation of nuclear workforce
Equality takes centre stage at this year's Mey Highland Games
July 2019
£multi-million R&D contracts: suppliers invited to find out more
Chairman of the NDA to step down
NDA pledges £495,000 to aid North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan
June 2019
NDA named finalist in top PR awards
Low Level Waste Repository's landmark achievement
NDA discusses progress and opportunities at Welsh stakeholder event
Hold the date for the NDA Supply Chain Event at a new venue in 2020
May 2019
Class 37 locomotive named "Blackpool Tower"
Leaders pledge to realise more value for nuclear communities
£9.4 million research projects tackle technical challenges
Nuclear businesses recognised in Queen’s Awards
US and UK complete project to remove highly enriched uranium
April 2019
NDA cash will boost economy around Scrabster Harbour
March 2019
Gwen Parry-Jones OBE announced as Magnox Chief Executive Officer
Celebrating UK skills for nuclear
Apprenticeships take centre stage
Nuclear decommissioning collaboration agreement with Canada renewed
February 2019
Nuclear employees WiN big at national diversity conference
January 2019
Direct Rail Services lifts 6th Golden Whistle Award
December 2018
Winfrith land transfer secures £1.7 million savings
Experienced nuclear leader for new Magnox role
November 2018
End of reprocessing at Thorp signals new era for Sellafield
Nucleus named Scotland’s Best Building 2018
Supply chain event attracts record 1,700 visitors
Awards recognise winning nuclear suppliers
September 2018
Collaborative decommissioning research TRANSCENDS the individual approach
NDA signs cooperation arrangement with JAEA
Four awards in one week for Direct Rail Services
August 2018
Teens tackle cyber security programme
Secretary of State Greg Clark visits Sellafield's iconic legacy facilities
July 2018
Nuclear industry showcases progress in decommissioning
Magnox Limited to become a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority subsidiary
June 2018
NDA signs Anglo-French decommissioning agreement
Registration opens for Europe’s largest nuclear decommissioning supply chai…
NDA reveals its commercial ambitions at NIA Decom2018 conference
Direct Rail Services to the rescue
NDA's HR Director joins new ECITB Board
May 2018
NDA showcases the positive impact of nuclear clean-up in Scotland
This is Me in the Nuclear Industry
Japanese nuclear specialists will learn from UK expertise
April 2018
NDA announces new Chair of Sellafield Ltd Board
Lord Duncan learns of challenges and opportunities at Dounreay
Kate Ellis confirmed as speaker for NIA Decom 2018 conference
March 2018
Princess Royal unveils plaque at official opening of nuclear archive
Nuclear experts cause Big Bang at national science fair
NDA shows off its expertise on the world stage
DRS braves the Beast from the East
Record-breaking turbines leave Wylfa
February 2018
Ten-year milestone for nuclear skills development
Professor Malcolm Morley OBE appointed as Chair of RWM
Diving into innovation at Sizewell
January 2018
Robots compete in nuclear decommissioning challenge
Top accolade for nuclear record-keeping
New cyber lab classroom opens in Cumbria
December 2017
Brakes are off as reactor clean-up moves forward
£100,000 cash boost for Magnox communities
Free at last as jammed fuel is lifted out
Nuclear decommissioning chief addresses oil and gas delegates
November 2017
200 people attend NDA’s first stakeholder summit in west Cumbria
UK companies lead the world’s nuclear decommissioning market
Nuclear suppliers shine at awards
Cutting-edge kit set for dry run
International experts share decommissioning expertise
Busiest ever year as event goes on growing
October 2017
Record numbers expected at this year's event for suppliers
Dounreay decommissioning draws a crowd
September 2017
Decommissioning milestone at Oldbury nuclear site in Gloucestershire
New apprentices join the fight against cyber-crime in nuclear decommissioni…
Landmark containers move radioactive waste from Harwell, Oxfordshire
Tony Fountain to step down from his role as Chair of Sellafield Ltd
August 2017
£3 million Dragon’s Den style competition shortlists ideas to clean up old …
June 2017
Magnox Ltd complete FED treatment programme at Bradwell in Essex
April 2017
UK and US continue collaborative nuclear agreement
Inventory of radioactive wastes and materials in UK updated
March 2017
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority appoints David Peattie as Chief Executive…
February 2017
Installed: the machine set to clean up Sellafield’s most hazardous building
Doors open at unique nuclear archive
December 2016
Harwell nuclear site in Oxfordshire reaches platinum jubilee
Radioactive sludge removed from Sellafield pond for first time
Lifetime honour for NDA Chief Executive John Clarke
Launch of National Nuclear Skills Strategic Plan unites sector on skills as…
November 2016
Work underway to remove nuclear reactor core in Dorset
Nuclear decommissioning supplier award winners announced
October 2016
Divers clean up ponds at nuclear site in Kent
Sign up now for last places at nuclear decommissioning event
September 2016
Decontamination milestone reached at Bradwell
NDA and Sellafield Ltd statement on Panorama
Safety at Sellafield is gold standard
August 2016
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chief Executive Officer to retire
July 2016
Planning approval secured for extra vaults at Low Level Waste Repository
June 2016
Bradwell: first Magnox site to decontaminate underground vaults
New weather envelope completed at Bradwell, Essex
May 2016
£12 million contracts support nuclear decommissioning research
Work underway on £39m nuclear training centre
April 2016
NDA Strategy and Business Plan published
March 2016
Nuclear clean-up milestone makes Sellafield safer
January 2016
£500,000 nuclear boost for new fund supporting innovative energy projects
NDA announces new chair for Sellafield Ltd board
December 2015
Wylfa closes after almost 45 years
Vote of success for 2015 NDA Estate Supply Chain Event
November 2015
Contract opportunities for research organisations
Special delivery at Sellafield to aid clean-up
Low Level Waste Repository achieves major milestone
October 2015
Sellafield clean-up reaches crucial milestone
5 years of grant giving in Cumbria
Research breakthrough to accelerate Sellafield decommissioning
Oldbury nuclear reactors emptied of fuel
September 2015
Find out about research contracts
NDA Chief Executive's focus on safety
August 2015
Deadline looms for award entries
Fuel emptied from Oldbury's first reactor
Museums to share historic control room
Building work under way at archive
July 2015
New life for historic marine research centre
Demolition paves way for magazines to go
NuGen announces land contract signed with NDA
Activities that produce radioactive waste
Magnox hosts event for £170m collaborative procurement
DISTINCTIVE research into nuclear waste and decommissioning
Research shared in online get-together
June 2015
Annual report and accounts 2014 to 2015
Dungeness A turbine hall bites the dust
Stories from great women engineers at NDA
Preferred contractor for NDA Nuclear Archive
Global interest in NDA’s work grows
Recycling and reusing saves £15 million
Chapelcross completes largest asbestos removal project
Big Bang comes to West Cumbria
March 2015
NDA announces latest sponsored PhD bursaries
Response to Public Accounts Committee statement
February 2015
NDA and NDF of Japan sign co-operation agreement
Documents supporting new management arrangements
January 2015
New management arrangements for Sellafield
December 2014
Guidance on Technology Readiness Levels
August 2011
NDA Statement on future of the Sellafield Mox Plant
March 2010
Westinghouse and NDA mark the start of new operational arrangements for UK …