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[Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox]

This is indeed a superb letter from The Astronomer Royal of Scotland. “Someone, somewhere, has taken the decision to defund astrophysics research in the UK, but no-one seems quite sure who that was, or why.” I agree - my colleagues in particle physics have also tried, without success, to discover who owns the decision to damage physics research in the UK, perhaps irreparably, at a time when our economy desperately needs the skills and knowledge we develop and teach. @UKRI_News need to get a grip urgently and fix the problem someone, somewhere, has created.

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

🔍 Looking for practical insights into cost‑effective nuclear decommissioning?

On 24 February from 12:30pm–1:30pm, the Nuclear Industry Association will be hosting @MottMacDonald's webinar, featuring experts from @NRServicesUK and @SellafieldLtd

The session will unpack the strategies that drive smarter, more efficient, and digitally enabled decommissioning across the UK.

👉 Secure your place: https://t.co/lwsVKLAmB0 (scroll down the page)

#NuclearKnowHow #nuclear #industry #energy #decommissioning

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

Sizewell C gets the green light to become the first nuclear power station co-owned by the government to be built in a generation.  

Millions of people will benefit from cheaper clean power, as the government agrees a landmark multi-billion-pound deal to build Sizewell CSizewell C gets the green light to become the first nuclear power station co-owned by the government to be built in a generation.  

Millions of people will benefit from cheaper clean power, as the government agrees a landmark multi-billion-pound deal to build Sizewell CSizewell C gets the green light to become the first nuclear power station co-owned by the government to be built in a generation.  

Millions of people will benefit from cheaper clean power, as the government agrees a landmark multi-billion-pound deal to build Sizewell C.

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

NEW: Cost of balancing Britain's power grid has more than doubled since the start of the energy crisis 📈

👉 Consumers foot the bill as high costs signal urgent need for new price-predictable, baseload nuclear to cut reliance on gas.

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[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon Web Services boss ⚡️

#Nuclear is a "great solution" to data centres' energy needs as "an excellent source of zero carbon, 24/7 power."

@awscloud @BBCSimonJack

https://t.co/tkD0r6fzbW

[Energy UK @EnergyUKcomms]

💡 In our new report, 'Powering Growth: the economic opportunities unlocked by nuclear', we explore how nuclear energy will be vital to a clean energy system.

Read in full 👉 https://t.co/wj2U8GqePU

#AlternativeEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

A very welcome and timely report from Energy UK exploring the huge growth potential of #nuclear to the economy👏⚛️

💡 It highlights the key decisions needed to ensure the sector can deliver on its promise of firm clean power, energy security and good jobs:

👉 @sizewellc Final Investment Decision
👉Delivery of @GBNgovuk's SMR competition
👉 Planning and regulatory reform
👉 Detailed nuclear power plan from Government

Lots to do and the industry stands ready to deliver 🤝

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

Happy #IWD2025👷‍♀️🌍

Diverse teams are driving the #nuclear sector forward and today we celebrate the incredible women from across the nuclear sector👏

#ICYMI: Clare Sharpe, President of @WiNuclear on how the industry is crating a culture of inclusion⏩https://t.co/kyIOM4HtaL

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Excellent news. Congratulations to the workers at Hinkley.

https://t.co/cX2OmQHCWu

[EDF 🇬🇧 @edfenergy]

Exciting news as we announce our plans to extend generation at Heysham 2 and Torness for an extra 2 years to 2030, while Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now continue generating until 2027, an extension of 1 year.

Read more here: https://t.co/dO65fL6U4O

[Office for Nuclear Regulation @The_ONR]

ONR News, our regular e-newsletter for the nuclear sector community, is now out featuring articles about our enabling approach at Oldbury, a key milestone moment at Hunterston B & our Chief Nuclear Inspector's annual review of industry performance

More: https://t.co/zwq3swcs8p

[Michael Terrell @michael_terrell]

1/ Today, @Google signed the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase clean nuclear energy from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs), to be developed by @KairosPower - our first-ever advanced nuclear deal. ⚛ Our blog: https://t.co/spRgc078ie

[Sellafield Ltd @SellafieldLtd]

Our apprenticeship scheme has always been a key part of investing in the next generation of nuclear innovators. Did you know that our apprentices used to have PE lessons? Let us know if you recognise anyone ⬇️

#throwbackthursday #apprenticeships #sellafield #skills

[Sizewell C @sizewellc]

A key moment for Sizewell C.

Today we secured our Nuclear Site Licence – the first time that the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has granted a new licence for over a decade.

Find out why it’s important for the continued progress of this project.

https://t.co/9oDIfgdbe8

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

NEW: First ever advanced nuclear reactor submitted for justification in UK 🇬🇧

⚛️ We have applied for a justification decision on @newcleo’s lead-cooled fast reactor design, the AS-200.

👉 We make the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible power from the reactor far outweighs any potential risks, and demonstrates that it would support nuclear energy’s contribution to a stable and well-balanced electricity grid.

https://t.co/rbAtkxgqok

#nuclear #nuclearenergy #SMR #AMR

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

'Ynys Môn has a vital role in delivering our nuclear ambition' - The Chancellor

👉 The government announces it will buy the Wylfa and Oldbury nuclear sites, marking a pivotal moment for new nuclear in Britain.

https://t.co/n7hr1kIDqs

#nuclear #netzeroneedsnuclear #Budget2024

[Office for Nuclear Regulation @The_ONR]

A new Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) working group has been established by @Nuclear_WS in South Holderness, Yorkshire, providing a starting point for conversations with the local community.

Learn more about ONR's role in regulating a future GDF: https://t.co/ITOpoA0qmB

[Office for Nuclear Regulation @The_ONR]

The latest issue of ONR News, our regular e-newsletter for the nuclear community, is now out. This edition features articles including news of a recently-started Generic Design Assessment for GE Hitachi’s BWRX300 reactor: https://t.co/M22kbrerWO
Subscribe: https://t.co/fWJJcFPwln

[Nuclear Industry Association @NIAUK]

Congratulations KHNP and KEPCO on bringing Shin Hanul 2 to first power! The 7th operational APR-1400 overall, and 5th Western large-scale reactor connected in last 2 years.

Why do we need large-scale?

👉Proven tech
👉Huge power output
👉Tiny land area

https://t.co/VqAKmN8hS2

[Nuclear Restoration Services @NRServicesUK]

#ThrowbackThursday to 2010 winter wonderland at #Trawsfynydd!🤩 What a fantastic sight to behold! Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature 🙌