Radioactive waste5 Feb 2026Four-legged robot used in trial to monitor radiationThe Cumbrian nuclear plant hopes to use the robot to swab hazardous areas instead of human personnel.5 Feb 20266 Jan 2026Young opinions sought over nuclear waste site The Mid Copeland Community Partnership wants to set up a group of people aged 16 to 25.6 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Breakthrough made with 'problematic plutonium'The Nuclear Commissioning Authority says 400 cans of plutonium can now be processed at Sellafield.19 Dec 202531 Oct 2025Nuclear waste removal under way at siloTwo decades of planning has gone into removing the waste, but there is still 10,000 tonnes left.31 Oct 20256 Sep 2025Nuclear industry says waste site is keyA government body is considering two sites in Cumbria for the waste site.6 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Minister backs nuclear dump despite Treasury fearA Treasury report labels plans for nuclear waste disposal in Cumbria as potentially "unaffordable".1 Sep 202528 Aug 2025Government allocates £154m for plutonium disposalThe government pledges the money to deal with Sellafield's stockpile of the hazardous material.28 Aug 202512 Aug 2025Legal challenge against nuclear site's water plansAn environmental campaigner fears plans approved by the Environment Agency would harm rivers.12 Aug 20257 Aug 2025Public asked about plans to bury radioactive wasteThe Environment Agency seeks public opinion on the decommissioning of the Winfrith nuclear site.7 Aug 2025...
