Industry prepares for nuclear green light
Press Review 16 May 2005
British and international companies are preparing for ministers to back another generation of nuclear power stations, reports the FT.
Nuclear power may be only option, warns science adviser
Press Review 12 May 2005
Nuclear power may be the only option to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, the government's chief scientific adviser has said.
Nuclear option not needed yet, says government adviser
Press Review 11 May 2005
As the debate on the future of the UK's energy supply continues, the government's chief scientific adviser has ruled out an immediate return to nuclear power.
Leak closes Thorp nuclear plant
Press Review 9 May 2005
A leak of highly radioactive nuclear fuel has forced the closure of Sellafield's Thorp reprocessing plant.
Beckett 'blocking' new nuclear power plants
News Article 8 May 2005
A row over the future of nuclear energy is threatening to turn into the first major policy debate of Labour's third term.
Tories apply pressure over nuclear power
Press Review 21 April 2005
The Conservatives have declared they are in favour, in principle, of a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Coal power 'vital for Scotland's energy'
News Article 23 March 2005
A committee of MPs has said coal-burning power stations must be used to meet Scotland's energy needs.
Sellafield 'loses' 30kg of plutonium
Press Review 17 February 2005
Sellafield has "lost" 30 kilograms of plutonium, according to figures due to be published today.
Nuclear waste linked to terror threat
Press Review 18 January 2005
The government's failure to provide a long-term strategy for the disposal of nuclear waste is increasing the risk of an accident or terrorist attack, independent scientists have warned.
EU 'must end love affair with nuclear power'
News Article 28 December 2004
Green Party MEP Jean Lambert has called on the EU to do more to promote renewable sources of energy.
Peers slam nuclear decommissioning strategy
News Article 10 December 2004
Peers have slammed the government over its decision to start afresh in considering how best to dispose of radioactive waste.
Union issues BNFL jobs warning
Press Review 17 November 2004
Union leaders have warned that up to 8,000 jobs are at risk at British Nuclear Fuels.
Darling under fire on Scottish regiments
News Article 26 October 2004
Alistair Darling has been attacked by MPs over the government's plan to reform and possibly scrap regiments such as the Black Watch.
Ministers set five year deadline on nuclear decision
Press Review 4 October 2004
The government's chief scientific adviser has warned that ministers will have to take a decision within five years on whether to build new nuclear power stations.
PM refuses to rule out nuclear power
Press Review 15 September 2004
Focusing on the future of the environment yesterday, the prime minister refused to rule out building new nuclear power stations.
