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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is a UK government body responsible for the safe and efficient cleanup of the UK's nuclear legacy, including managing and decommissioning nuclear sites and waste.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
20

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
1.7

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
676

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
24

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
4.2%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

306 articles

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Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King

Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

NRS Board Member, Dr Fiona Rayment, has been appointed DBE by His Majesty the King for services to the nuclear industry....

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UK achieves first plutonium milestone

UK achieves first plutonium milestone

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The NDA group has delivered a UK-first nuclear milestone, marking a significant step toward permanently disposing of the nation’s plutonium legacy....

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UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning

UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

UKAEA and NDA sign formal agreement to share knowledge and expertise, advancing the delivery of major decommissioning programmes....

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NDA working with private developer to accelerate Chapelcross Hub

NDA working with private developer to accelerate Chapelcross Hub

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The NDA group has announced it’s working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapel...

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NDA announces £1 million funding to accelerate clean energy in West Cumbria

NDA announces £1 million funding to accelerate clean energy in West Cumbria

Friday, 14 November 2025

NDA announces £1 million investment to develop masterplan for clean energy development on land adjacent to Sellafield. ...

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Leadership change at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Leadership change at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Long-serving NDA Chief Executive Officer, David Peattie, will step down in March 2027....

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Funding boost for Gwynedd as NDA awards nearly £600,000

Funding boost for Gwynedd as NDA awards nearly £600,000

Thursday, 18 September 2025

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded £597,764 to Gwynedd Council to support the Gwynedd Economy Programme for the next three years....

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Multi million pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology

Multi million pound government investment for pioneering plutonium disposal technology

Thursday, 28 August 2025

The NDA group has been allocated £154 million in government funding to develop specialised capabilities to enable plutonium disposal....

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His Majesty The King takes in Caithness nuclear history

His Majesty The King takes in Caithness nuclear history

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

His Majesty The King met with members of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in Caithness Scotland, to mark series of significant milest...

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NDA calls for engagement on refreshed decommissioning strategy

NDA calls for engagement on refreshed decommissioning strategy

Monday, 07 July 2025

The NDA has published its strategy for consultation, setting out the roadmap to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and sust...

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NDA launches pioneering robotics partnership to manage nuclear waste

NDA launches pioneering robotics partnership to manage nuclear waste

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group announces pioneering partnership to deploy innovative technology to manage radioactive waste....

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NDA  appoints two new Non Executive Board Members

NDA appoints two new Non Executive Board Members

Friday, 16 May 2025

NDA announces Catriona Schmolke CBE FREng and Dr Neil Bruce OBE CEng as NDA Board members....

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New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland

New reports examine impact of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland

Friday, 09 May 2025

Research offers a positive outlook for communities impacted by the decommissioning process....

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NDA celebrates 20 year partnership with Site Stakeholder Groups

NDA celebrates 20 year partnership with Site Stakeholder Groups

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is celebrating its unique 20-year relationship with nuclear communities....

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NDA group's work praised in international forum

NDA group's work praised in international forum

Thursday, 01 May 2025

The IAEA's Joint Convention has recognised the good performance within the NDA group....

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NDA group deliver defueling milestone with EDF

NDA group deliver defueling milestone with EDF

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group played a pivotal role in defueling Hunterston B on time and on budget. ...

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NDA commended for commitment to transparency

NDA commended for commitment to transparency

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority hosted NDA/Non-Governmental Organisation Forum on sites for the first time. ...

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NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer

NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer

Monday, 31 March 2025

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, established by the UK Government to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear ...

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NDA funds Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with universities

NDA funds Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with universities

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of Manchester and Sheffi...

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Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear site

Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear site

Friday, 21 February 2025

Trials of four innovative new security systems successfully launched at former nuclear site in Dorset....

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NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament

NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

NDA utilises innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important mission at ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’....

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NDA group welcomes Government decision on plutonium disposition

NDA group welcomes Government decision on plutonium disposition

Friday, 24 January 2025

The NDA group has welcomed today’s UK Government policy decision to immobilise the UK’s inventory of civil separated plutonium at Sellafield....

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NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event

NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event

Friday, 17 January 2025

Expertise, innovation and collaboration within the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group supply chain has been showcased at its 10th industry ...

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NDA funded project delivers low carbon success across North Wales

NDA funded project delivers low carbon success across North Wales

Thursday, 09 January 2025

The Egni Economic Impact Project, a project funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), has delivered a range of successful outcomes for th...

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NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

Monday, 25 November 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and t...

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NDA supply chain award winners 2024 revealed

NDA supply chain award winners 2024 revealed

Monday, 04 November 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group have announced five organisations as winners of this year’s supply chain awards....

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NDA group investing in our communities

NDA group investing in our communities

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has today published its 2023 to 2024 socio-economic report detailing a record investment in projects...

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Record numbers join the NDA group graduate programme

Record numbers join the NDA group graduate programme

Monday, 23 September 2024

Over 100 graduates join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group today as applications open for 2025. ...

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NDA announces multi million PhD bursary commitment at summit

NDA announces multi million PhD bursary commitment at summit

Thursday, 19 September 2024

At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around ...

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NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage strategy

NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage strategy

Thursday, 12 September 2024

NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage vision and strategy, to safeguard and celebrate the history of the nuclear industry. ...

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