GMB Union warns UK Chancellor of safety risks at Sellafield nuclear site due to budget cuts.
The GMB Union has alerted UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves about potential safety risks from budget cuts to the Sellafield nuclear site, which holds the world's largest plutonium stockpile. They argue that reduced funding could compromise maintenance and emergency preparedness, increasing the likelihood of serious incidents. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) stated that while near misses have risen, they pertain to conventional safety issues, not nuclear safety.
October 28, 2024
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