The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its latest statutory strategy under the Energy Act 2004, setting out a long-term plan for the safe and secure decommissioning of the UK’s legacy nuclear sites through greater group integration, clearer prioritisation and continued focus on the highest-hazard facilities. Developed following extensive public consultation, the strategy confirms ongoing work across four core areas: site decommissioning and remediation, management of spent nuclear fuels, handling of nuclear materials and integrated waste management. It is supported by critical enablers including research and innovation, workforce development, cyber security, environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement. The strategy emphasises hazard reduction at Sellafield, consolidation and safe interim storage of fuels and materials, and preparation for long-term disposal primarily through a Geological Disposal Facility. It also outlines the NDA’s wider role in supporting national energy, environmental and defence objectives while maintaining its core decommissioning mission as the priority, and reaffirms commitments to sustainable estate management, socio-economic support for local communities and transparent reporting of progress.

The Nuclear Decomissioning Authority (NDA) has published the consultation outcome for the NDA business plan, confirming the plan for 2024 to 2027. The consultation sought views on the plan, which sets out key activities and expected progress for the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next three years. The plan aims to take significant projects forward, including work towards searching for a location suitable for a geological disposal facility and preparing for the first advanced gas-cooled reactor site to be transferred from EDF Energy. The consultation ran from 4 December 2023 to 29 January 2024.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published a report, comprising an overview of the progress made towards its sustainability goals. The report highlights areas such as risk and hazard reduction, skills, communities, and supply chain.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its new Social Impact and Communities Strategy, setting out the NDA’s statutory obligations and its approach to supporting communities in its work. The NDA is under a legal duty under the Energy Act 2004 to consider the impact of its activities on communities living near its sites. This is in addition to the wider responsibilities of all public bodies under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. Several amendments have been made to the NDA’s approach to socio-economics since the previous 2020 version, in light of new information and further input from local stakeholders.

Information Law analysis: The Victims and Courts Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. When section 6 is commenced, it will substantially expand the statutory voiding of confidentiality provisions that silence victims of crime.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has confirmed a series of forthcoming steps and future developments following its public consultation on the NDA group Draft Strategy 2025, including publication of its final approved Strategy for 2026–2031, further strategy updates, and ongoing work on geological disposal, waste management and regulatory reform.

Berkeley, Bradwell, Capenhurst, Chapelcross, Dounreay, Dungeness A, Harwell, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, LLWR (near Drigg), Oldbury, Sellafield, Sizewell A, Springfields, Trawsfynydd, Winfrith and Wylfa. Note: The NDA transferred ownership and operation of the Capenhurst site to Capenhurst Nuclear Solutions (CNS), a URENCO Group company, in 2012. An agreement has been signed between the NDA and CNS for the processing of Government-owned by-product and legacy material on the site. From April 2010 the NDA permanently transferred ownership of Springfields Fuel Ltd to Westinghouse Electric with a 150 year lease, with Springfields Fuels Ltd contracted to provide decommissioning and clean-up services to NDA for historic liabilities.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) updated its guidance setting out an integrated approach for the safe interim storage of intermediate level radioactive waste packages.

Law360: The Legal Services Board (LSB) reported on 28 February 2024 that it has found evidence that lawyers are using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to cover up their clients' illegal practices, as it considers tightening rules to protect workers and consumers.

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Natural England (NE) has published guidance on how to amend or remove a registration on the biodiversity gain sites register, or amend an allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development. The guidance sets out how to make an application, the information and documents required, the reasons for the amendment or the conditions for removal, how long the process will take, as well as the associated and applicable costs.