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Britain's nuclear power watchdog said it plans to prosecute the country's "largest and most hazardous nuclear site," Sellafield, for violating nuclear

Britain's nuclear power watchdog said it plans to prosecute the country's "largest and most hazardous nuclear site," Sellafield, for violating nuclear

Charges relate to four-year period between 2019 and early 2023, and follow Guardian investigation

Richard Meal is second senior leader to depart following Guardian investigation into failings at UK nuclear waste site

A round up of the biggest moves and appointments during January follows below. To feature on next month’s appointments roundup email

Multiple safety and cybersecurity failings at nuclear waste site were revealed by Guardian last month Guardian,   Anna Isaac and Alex LawsonTue 9 Jan 2024 The top director responsible for safety and security at Sellafield is to leave the vast nuclear waste dump in north-west England, it has emerged. Mark Neate, the Sellafield environment, safety and security director,…

Ministers have drawn up urgent plans to clear the names of hundreds of post office operators who were wrongly convicted of theft and fraud in the Horizon IT scandal as the government scrambled to get on the front foot over the major miscarriage of justice. The justice secretary, Alex Chalk, will hold talks with the senior judiciary to confirm how the convictions can be overturned as soon as possible, so victims can have speedier access to millions of pounds of compensation. – Guardian

Sellafield’s longest serving director is set to step down later this year.

Multiple safety and cybersecurity failings at nuclear waste site were revealed by Guardian last month

Company that operates the plant says his departure is not connected to recent reports of safety failures