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Trident
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Ministry of Defence rapped for five nuclear safety breaches
The Ministry of Defence has been formally reprimanded by its internal safety regulator for five nuclear safety breaches, according to documents seen by The Ferret.
MoD keeps Trident’s official safety assessments secret
The Ministry of Defence has come under fierce fire after refusing to reveal the official safety ratings given by its watchdog for the Trident nuclear weapons system on the Clyde.
We need to scrap Trident, says former nuclear submarine commander
Plans to replace Trident should be cancelled to prevent humanity toppling “into a nuclear annihilation abyss,” says former nuclear commander.
Glasgow council drops logo – but keeps backing arms fair
Glasgow City Council removes its logo from a controversial arms fair - but keeps backing the event.
Glasgow City Council slammed for sponsoring arms fair
Glasgow City Council is sponsoring an arms fair described as a 'carnival of militarism' by critics.
Perfect storm: MoD report says Trident nuclear plans in trouble
UK government plans for new Trident submarine reactors are under threat from staff shortages and spending cuts.
MoD under fire over new nuclear facilities on the Clyde
Revelations that the Ministry of Defence is planning 14 new developments at the Trident nuclear bases on the Clyde have sparked criticism.
Trident nuclear plans “unachievable”, says UK government watchdog
Westminster spending watchdog condemns UK government plans to replace Trident as “in doubt” or “unachievable”.
Historic vote to ban nuclear bombs praised by Sturgeon – but dissed by Westminster
Backed by Nicola Sturgeon but boycotted by Westminster, 122 countries agree a treaty for the “irreversible elimination” of nuclear weapons.