2019 leak of 2,100 liters of contaminated water daily at Sellafield nuclear site, expected to continue until 2050s; cleanup cost now £136bn.

A report by the UK's National Audit Office reveals that the Magnox chip storage bunker at Sellafield, one of Europe’s largest nuclear sites, is leaking 2,100 liters of contaminated water daily. The leak, ongoing since 2019, is expected to continue until the 2050s due to slow waste transfer progress. The cleanup cost has risen to £136 billion, raising concerns over safety, financial implications, and overall value for money in managing hazardous materials.