The British Public see a major role for nuclear power stations as part of a balanced energy mix, according to a key opinion poll on nuclear.

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) today released its 2011 public opinion findings which show that over three quarters of the public believe nuclear power is a necessary part of a diverse mix of energy sources to ensure secure supplies. Read it all..

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Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a €250 million contract with AREVA to supply safety instrumentation and control (I&C) technologies and systems for the French nuclear reactor modernisation programme. The systems will be installed in the twenty-strong French fleet of 1300 MW nuclear reactors operated by Electricité de France (EDF). Read it all..

Generic designs for two nuclear reactors proposed for construction in the UK have been granted interim acceptance by the independent nuclear safety, security and environment regulators. Read it all..

Following the success of the World-Class UK Nuclear Skills Awards 2011, Cogent SSC and the National Skills Academy for Nuclear are to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards evening for the industry.

Representatives from a wide-range of high-profile organisations will attend the event including major corporates, contractors, academics, funding authorities, regulators, training bodies and other key third parties. Read it all..

The Government has yesterday issued three publications relating to the framework for ensuring that operators of new nuclear power stations make secure financial provision for their decommissioning and waste management liabilities.  They are: Read it all..

Bradwell Site’s turbine hall demolition project has come to an end, ahead of schedule and below budget.  Read it all..