This video updates on our 2019 report which highlighted problems arising in the UK nuclear weapons programme, the overall total cost of the programme and the need for policy changes to address a situation that is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
Burghfield latest news
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Webinar: The Life and Work of John Ainslie
9th November 14:00 GMT, reflections on John Ainslie’s contributions to the nuclear disarmament movement and its continued relevance….Watch here
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Extreme Circumstances: The UK’s new nuclear warhead in context
This new research report gathers together all available information from UK and US sources on the replacement nuclear warhead programme.
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New report – Extreme circumstances: The UK’s new nuclear warhead in context
Out now!
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An update on UK nuclear weapons modernisation
An overview of the latest developments.
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MOD equipment affordability risks remain despite £48bn extra funding
An internal assessment found that nuclear programmes were particularly vulnerable to cost rises.
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Burghfield leaves ‘special measures’ after eight years
Burghfield has been subject to special regulatory attention since 2013.
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AWE accused of union busting
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and its construction contractors NG Bailey and Costain have been accused of ‘union busting’ by the construction union Unite over action taken against five workers which resulted in a walk-out of 200 NG Bailey workers on 20 September.
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AWE becomes a Non-Departmental Public Body
The transition has seen a shake-up at board level, but many of the previous executive team are still in place.
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Coronavirus delays Dreadnought for one year
The government denies the delay will affect submarine in-service dates
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Developer challenge to Burghfield emergency zone fails
The High Court rejected the judicial review of a decision to enlarge the zone.
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AWE fined £660,000 for electrical near-miss
District Judge Malcolm Dodds said AWE’s behaviour involved “material and significant failings