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Risks of terrorist attacks on nuclear plants ‘underestimated’
A report for local authorities says that nuclear plants are vulnerable to drone strikes, cyber attacks and terrorist infiltrators.
May 31, 2016
Crackdown on nuclear firm after cyber security ‘shortfalls’
A multinational nuclear power company has been hit by an official crackdown because of cyber security failures.
October 18, 2023
Over 100 security incidents at MoD nuclear weapons body
The Defence Nuclear Organisation, which oversees the nuclear weapons programme, refused to release details of any of the incidents, prompting claims of a "cover up".
August 30, 2023
Security breaches at UK nuclear police reach eight year high
The police force tasked with guarding UK nuclear plants reported 37 security breaches last year including the thefts of three ‘classified’ Microsoft tablets.
March 4, 2023
Brexit threat to nuclear safety laws
UK Government plans threatening nuclear and radiation safety laws in a “Brexit bonfire” have provoked resistance from regulators and trade unionists.
November 13, 2022
Public told ‘half truths’ over nuclear fusion plan, say anti-nuclear groups
Anti-nuclear campaigners have accused organisations supporting plans for a nuclear fusion plant in North Ayrshire of having promoted the project with “half truths” and warned it would be “dangerous” for the environment.
August 7, 2022
Industry lobbies MSPs to back nuclear power
The UK nuclear industry has stepped up its lobbying of MSPs to try and reverse Holyrood's opposition to new nuclear power stations.
June 19, 2022
First cracks found in Torness nuclear reactor
Cracks which could increase the risk of a radioactive accident have appeared at the ageing Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian.
April 6, 2022
Row over plans to reform groups at nuclear sites
New guidelines which campaigners say could benefit communities around nuclear sites have been boycotted by a UK Government nuclear agency.
January 23, 2022