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The Latest Breaking News from Sellafield

UK turned down Ireland’s request for Sellafield threat intel

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The Independent UK

Tony Blair refused to share intelligence with Ireland over Sellafield threat, archives show

Newly declassified files reveal details on the aftermath of the 2004 Madrid train bombing

The Independent UK

Blair refused intelligence-sharing with Ireland over Sellafield threat

Newly-released files show MI5 warned against sharing secret intelligence on terrorist threat with Dublin.

The Independent UK

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Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored

Then-taoiseach John Bruton raised the issue with British prime minister John Major after several safety incidents over a short period in the 1990s.

Evening Standard

UK’s most hazardous building still leaking radioactive water, MPs warn

The Commons Public Accounts Committee criticised the speed of decommissioning work at the former nuclear power plant.

The Independent UK

Whistleblowers at nuclear sites may face bullying and threats, MPs warn

Members of public accounts committee raise concerns about culture and call for greater examination

The Guardian - UK

Sellafield nuclear site taken out of special measures for physical security

Site in Cumbria can now return to routine inspections but concerns remain over cybersecurity

The Guardian - UK

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English nuclear waste site taken out of 'enhanced' security measures

A NUCLEAR waste site previously described as Europe’s most toxic has been taken out of “enhanced” security measures by the regulator.

The National (Scotland)

Sellafield apologises after guilty plea over string of cybersecurity failings

Nuclear site awaits sentencing over breaches that it admitted could have threatened national security

The Guardian - UK

Spending watchdog launches investigation into Sellafield

National Audit Office to examine risks and costs at nuclear waste site in Cumbria

The Guardian - UK

Sellafield nuclear safety and security director to leave

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

The Guardian - UK

GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield

Guardian investigation has revealed areas that need attention at nuclear site in Cumbria

The Guardian - UK

Sellafield nuclear site exposés are long overdue

Letters: The fact that it is in Cumbria, far away from London, makes it easily ignorable, writes Isaac Cooper. Plus a letter from Danny Tanzey

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Sellafield scandals: ministers must put public safety before secrecy

Editorial: Effective governance of Britain’s nuclear industry is critical to saving a hazardous industry from itself

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The Guardian - UK

UK nuclear revelations: how bad could they get and could they affect the US and Europe?

Key things to know about hacking, radioactive leaks and toxic workplace culture at Sellafield, Europe’s most hazardous nuclear site

The Guardian - UK

UK nuclear police and workers share WhatsApp jokes about paedophilia, racism and homophobia

Exclusive: Work-linked WhatsApp groups include abusive comments about political figures and television personalities

The Guardian - UK

UK minister demands answers for security failings at Sellafield

Claire Coutinho says alleged cybersecurity issues at UK’s most hazardous nuclear site must be urgently addressed

The Guardian - UK

‘Dirty 30’ and its toxic siblings: the most dangerous parts of the Sellafield nuclear site

Cracks in ponds holding highly radioactive fuel rods lead to safety fears

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The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Sellafield nuclear site has leak that could pose risk to public

Safety concerns at Europe’s most hazardous plant have caused diplomatic tensions with US, Norway and Ireland

TechRadar

Sellafield nuclear site compromised by Russian and Chinese hackers

Sellafield nuclear site has seen frequent cyber failures since 2012, but will this latest revelation change anything?

The Guardian - UK

Ministers pressed by Labour over cyber-attack at Sellafield by foreign groups

Ed Miliband asks for urgent assurances about government and regulators’ actions after vulnerabilities at nuclear site are revealed

The Guardian - UK

Sellafield: ‘bottomless pit of hell, money and despair’ at Europe’s most toxic nuclear site

Described as a nuclear Narnia, the site is a source of economic support for Cumbria – and a longstanding international safety concern

Daily Mirror

Inside seaside town where Brits live in shadow of 'Europe’s most dangerous building'

Residents in Seascale, which is in Cumbria, keep backpacks "ready to evacuate" in case of accidents at Sellafield Nuclear Site, which processes and stores nuclear waste

The Guardian - UK

UK’s nuclear waste cleanup operation could cost £260bn

Cost of safely clearing waste from ageing power stations is soaring, sayexperts

Birmingham Post

Family-owned building giant wins £175m contract spanning 17 years

Seddon Construction is headquartered in Bolton and was founded 125 years ago

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