This briefing compiles all the official statements on the subject of nuclear modernisation in NPT meetings since 2015 and in the Open Ended Working Group and negotiations for the TPNW.
UK Warhead latest news
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Work restarts on AWE uranium facility
Work will begin on the store and assessing the cost of the remaining building work.
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Why is the UK reversing progress on disarmament?
What is the reason for the recent decision to increase the UK’s warhead stockpile cap?
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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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£16bn increase won’t fix the MOD’s problems
The huge increase will only temporarily mask a longstanding mismatch between ambition and budget.
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AWE to be renationalised
The government announced on in early November that they will break their contract with the commercial consortium running the Atomic Weapons Establishment
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Nuclear Weapons and Disarmament: What does the future hold?
A webinar to mark our 20th Anniversary with Jeremy Corbyn MP, Jonathon Porritt, Kate Hudson, Dr Olamide Samuel and
David Cullen. Chaired by Henrietta Wilson -
What do we know about the UK’s nuclear warhead plans?
A quick summary of what’s currently in the public domain.
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‘Trouble Ahead’ Review
Text of a presentation given at the Trouble Ahead launch event.
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Trouble Ahead: Risks and Rising Costs in the UK Nuclear Weapons Programme
This report looks at the 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.
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Doubling of nuclear transports may indicate delivery of upgraded warheads
Nukewatch analysis suggest warheads are being loaded onto HMS Vengence
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Top scientist sets out new vision for nuclear bomb factory after Trident work ends