The NDA Group are charged, on behalf of government, with the mission to clean-up the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively. As owners of one of the largest nuclear decommissioning and remediation programmes in Europe, NDA's main priority is to lead the work across the NDA group and develop the strategy for how it should be carried out. Thay also play an important role in supporting government’s aspiration for the UK to be a global leader in the civil nuclear sector. They strive to deliver best value for the UK taxpayer by focusing on reducing the highest hazards and risks, while ensuring safe, secure, and environmentally responsible operations at our sites.
The NDA has published its strategy for consultation, setting out the roadmap to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and sustainably.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its revised strategy for public consultation, setting out a clear roadmap…
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group announces pioneering partnership to deploy innovative technology to manage radioactive waste.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has today announced a pioneering partnership which will see innovative technology deployed for the…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is celebrating its unique 20-year relationship with nuclear communities.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is celebrating its unique 20-year relationship with nuclear communities with a series of special local events and a blueprint for…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group played a pivotal role in defueling Hunterston B on time and on budget.
Yesterday (24 April) EDF announced Hunterston B nuclear power station has been successfully defueled on time and on budget, in less than three years, following rigorous…
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority hosted NDA/Non-Governmental Organisation Forum on sites for the first time.
Keeping open and transparent dialogue going with a wide range of external stakeholders is a key commitment of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s (NDA) strategy – and last week…
the 1st April marked the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, established by the UK Government to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), established by the UK Government as part of…
Laura Hogg, 7 March 2025 - Mission delivery, Science, Waste management
To mark International Women’s Day, Laura Hogg shares her story of entering the nuclear sector at 18 and her subsequent itinerant career around the NDA group:
Throughout my career, I have been…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of…
Trials of four innovative new security systems successfully launched at former nuclear site in Dorset.
The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at Winfrith, the former nuclear reactor test site in Dorset.
The systems, which are designed to…
Expertise, innovation and collaboration within the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group supply chain has been showcased at its 10th industry event.
The NDA group’s Supply Chain Event saw 2,000 people and 300 exhibitors assemble at Telford International Centre yesterday (Thursday)…
NDA utilises innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important mission at ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group utilised innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain, on the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and robotics and enhancing their collective ability to successfully defend…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group have announced five organisations as winners of this year’s supply chain awards.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, The Decommissioning Delivery Partnership, PA Consulting, Antech and The Higher Activity Waste Thermal Treatment Tranche 1 Team are the…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has published its 2023 to 2024 socio-economic report detailing a record investment in projects across the UK.
Over the last five years, the NDA group has invested £60 million in projects that enable permanent and sustainable change in its…
At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around 20 PhDs.
On the 17th and 18th of September the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted its biannual in person stakeholder summit,…
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group publishes overview of progress being made against sustainability goals.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has today published an overview of progress being made against its sustainability goals.
The review sets out the…
Four innovative organisations have been awarded funding to develop cutting edge remote sensing innovations for defence, security and nuclear decommissioning applications.
NDA awards contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new nuclear decommissioning techniques.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new techniques to deliver safe, sustainable…
Masterplan published for the future of Chapelcross, showcasing the vision to develop the site into a Green Energy Hub.
A masterplan for the future of Chapelcross has been unveiled today, showcasing the vision to develop the site into a Green Energy Hub.
The multi-million pound, net-…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced management of asbestos waste.
The Asbestos Innovation Partnership (AIP) will work with the NDA,…
The strategy sets out the NDA’s obligations and strategic approach to supporting its communities and to maximising the social impact of its work, and you can read it here: NDA Social Impact and Communities Strategy April 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Energy Act (2004) provides the NDA…
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a package of public and private investment to reinforce the country's nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs in its defence and civil nuclear industry.
The government said it is partnering with industry - including BAE Systems,…
On Tuesday 12 March, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) welcomed key Welsh stakeholders, as well as students and academia, to their Innovation and Technology Roadshow.
The event, hosted by Bangor University in their Reichel Hall, was an opportunity to…
The NDA group hosted it's first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event in Manchester, with over 600 candidates in attendance.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group held its first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event in Manchester this week, bringing together more…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research Forum.
The NDA is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research Forum from the 27-29 February 2024, in Sheffield.
The event will bring nuclear industry…
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are working in partnership on research to support the energy sector to reduce costs and emissions, improve environmental outcomes and deliver sustainable net zero decommissioning.
Bridging the oil and…
A unique project to transform a derelict local building into a digital and gaming hub has secured multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT.
The former Whittles furniture store in the heart of Whitehaven’s town centre is set to undergo an extensive redevelopment to create a…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of its work to foster an inclusive culture and put in place the right support for colleagues affected by menopause.
The accreditation, established by Henpicked, recognises high…
Two NDA group employees have been awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the New Year’s Honours List, for services to the nuclear industry, young people and their local communities.
Michelle Pearse, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Quality & Business Support Manager, has been…
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority socio-economic funding is bringing fantastic benefits to Anglesey and Gwynedd.
NDA colleagues recently visited the region to meet the beneficiaries of some major funded projects including the Outdoor Partnership, MSParc, Menter Môn and the Morlais tidal…
NDA Director of Socio-Economics, Jamie Reed, explains why we invest in projects to help deliver positive change in our communities.
As the NDA’s first Director of Socio-Economics, it’s a privilege to work as part of a team committed to working with local partners to help improve, grow and…
NDA hosts Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition last week for secondary schools to encourage pupils to consider a career…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group showcased how it’s using technology, innovation and expert skills to deliver its crucial mission, at the Nuclear Industry Association’s ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’.
NDA CEO David Peattie shared his views with those attending, stating that…
The NDA is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county,…
DASA and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted a demo day to showcase the progress of 10 projects funded through the Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites competition.
On 14 June 2023, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)…
The USA's Department of Energy (DoE), the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL), the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the French National Radioactive Waste Management Agency (Andra) have pledged to develop "their long-…