News story: BEIS and Welsh Government open geological disposal consultations
The consultations will explore views on planning and selecting a site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in partnership with willing host communities. read more
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News story: BEIS and Welsh Government open geological disposal consultations
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), covering England and Northern Ireland, and the Welsh Government, today opened separate consultations which will enable stakeholders and members of the public to help shape policies on… read more
News story: New identity checking guidelines
New identity (ID) checking guidelines have been introduced for standard and enhanced disclosure checks. The new guidelines have been running in parallel with previous guidelines since October 2017. However, the previous guidelines now cease to apply a… read more
Press release: Local communities to give views on permanent disposal of radioactive waste
A safe, responsible, long-term solution for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste is the focus of 2 new consultations launched today. read more
Press release: Local communities to give views on permanent disposal of radioactive waste
New consultations on a permanent solution for the disposal of the UK’s radioactive waste launched today Geological disposal is internationally recognised and secures waste at least 200 metres underground Construction of disposal facilities will only … read more