Webinar: The life and work of John Ainslie 9 November 14:00 |
We will be reflecting on the contributions of the late nuclear weapons researcher and activist to the peace and disarmament movement. His website ‘The Sword of Damocles’ published reports which are still relevant today. Opportunities to offer your own reflections. Read more |
An introduction to our latest report by Dr Nick Ritchie |
Nick Ritchie assesses the contribution of the latest NIS report, ‘Extreme Circumstances: The UK’s New Nuclear Warhead in Context’, to public understanding and democratic accountability. Read more |
Ukraine, nuclear risks and the UK’s lower-yield capability |
NIS Director David Cullen revisits his research into the UK’s lower-yield nuclear capability in light of current fears about Russian nuclear use in the Ukraine conflict. Read more |
Babcock submarine safety failures |
Two electrical safety failures in two months during nuclear submarine repair work resulted in improvement notices from the Office for Nuclear Regulation. Read more |
Prohibition notice issued for Aldermaston plutonium facility |
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has prohibited staff from entering an area with low oxygen at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Berkshire. Read more |