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The King's Speech 2026 bill to take forward recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and support a new era of British nuclear energy generation.

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2026

15 events
13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names the Nuclear Regulation Bill as a legislative commitment; this is a foundational package document for the thread.

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked commitment

King's Speech announces Nuclear Regulation Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Nuclear Regulation Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to take forward recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Review and support a new era of British nuclear energy generation.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
8 May 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Rolls-Royce small modular reactor: justification application

Why linked: Rolls-Royce small modular reactor justification application consultation; SMR deployment frameworks are explicitly in scope as adjacent material, and regulatory justification decisions are core to the bill's modernisation of licensing.

Seeking views on an application by the Nuclear Industry Association for a regulatory justification decision on the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor.

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21 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Nuclear Decommissioning Authority linked direct

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2026 to 2029 for consultation

Why linked: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Draft Business Plan 2026–2029 consultation; NDA is a key entity in the regulatory framework and its strategic planning is material to understanding the regulatory landscape the bill addresses.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its 2026-2029 Draft Business Plan for an 8-week consultation, running from 8 December 2025 to 2 February 2026.

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15 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Small modular reactor: summary programme business case

Why linked: Small modular reactor summary programme business case; SMR deployment is explicitly within scope as adjacent material contextualising the bill's regulatory framework.

This is a summary of the programme business case produced for the small modular reactor (SMR) programme.

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14 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero UK Atomic Energy Authority linked direct

UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030

Why linked: UKAEA strategy 2026-2030 focused on fusion research and innovation; related nuclear sector document but fusion-specific rather than fission regulation

The strategy sets out how UKAEA will deliver foundational research, technology and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise.

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↓ UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030
26 Mar 2026 | Guidance Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Office for Nuclear Regulation linked direct

Memorandum of Understanding between NDA and ONR

Why linked: Memorandum of Understanding between NDA and ONR; directly governs coordination between two key regulatory entities named in the thread scope.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is between the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

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26 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Nuclear Decommissioning Authority linked direct

Memorandum of Understanding between NDA and Environment Agency

Why linked: Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Agency and NDA; Environment Agency is a named key entity and this MoU governs regulatory coordination relevant to the bill's framework.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is between the Environment Agency (EA) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

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16 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

A new energy revolution: The UK's plan for delivering fusion energy (accessible webpage)

Why linked: DESNZ accessible policy paper on fusion energy delivery (March 2026) — scope-defining for whether the Bill addresses fusion as part of its perimeter.

DESNZ accessible policy paper on fusion energy delivery (March 2026) — scope-defining for whether the Bill addresses fusion as part of its perimeter.

In response to: UK fusion strategy 2026

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16 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Nuclear Restoration Services Nuclear Waste Services Sellafield Ltd linked direct

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group Business Plan 2026 to 2029

Why linked: NDA group Business Plan 2026 to 2029 — sets NDA's operational priorities directly relevant to decommissioning aspects of the Bill.

The NDA Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years.

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↓ NDA Business Plan 2026 to 2029 (81pp)
13 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025

Why linked: Government response to Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 - the upstream review whose recommendations the bill implements; directly on-topic policy paper

UK to reform nuclear regulation: streamline approvals, cut delays, boost innovation, and ensure proportionate, efficient delivery.

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2025

14 events
18 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)

Why linked: National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7) — the planning-side counterpart NPS to the Bill's licensing reforms.

Government policy on the need for and standards applicable to nuclear energy generation projects seeking development consent.

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↓ National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN… ↓ Supplementary information to the National Policy Statement … (36pp) ↓ Supplementary Information to the National Policy Statement … ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Ynni Niwcl… (64pp) ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Ynni Niwcl…
12 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 — commencement instrument bringing into force the s.7C excluded-disposal-site provisions the Bill will build on.

These Regulations bring into force on 2nd December 2025 specified provisions of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52) (“the Act”). These are the fourth set of commencement regulations under the Act.

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12 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome linked direct

Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)

Why linked: Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7); core policy instrument governing regulatory approvals for new nuclear capacity, directly implements regulatory framework

We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7), applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Policy Statement for nuclear energy ge… (49pp)
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↓ National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN… ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar Gynhyrchu Ynni Niwclear, E… (51pp) ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar Gynhyrchu Ynni Niwclear, E… ↓ DRAFT: National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generat… (64pp) ↓ DRAFT: National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generat… ↓ DRAFFT: Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Yn… (61pp) ↓ DRAFFT: Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Yn… ↓ National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal… (247pp) ↓ National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal… (339pp) ↓ National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal… (27pp) ↓ Habitats Regulations Assessment of the National Policy Stat… (53pp) ↓ Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generati… (28pp) ↓ Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generati… ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Ynni Niwcl… (30pp)
11 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Conditions and Excepted Matter) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Conditions and Excepted Matter) Regulations 2025 — recent worked example of statutory modernisation under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 directly relevant to the Bill's reform agenda.

Certain types of nuclear sites are subject to the nuclear third party liability (“NTPL”) regime established by the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (“the Act”). In the event of a nuclear incident, the NTPL regime channels liability exclusively and strictly to …

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27 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Welsh Government linked direct

Exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

Why linked: Defra consultation outcome (October 2025) on Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 — adjacent permitting-regime modernisation.

Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

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↓ Diwygio Esemptiadau i Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cym…
16 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Environment Agency Office for Nuclear Regulation linked direct

Geological disposal: scrutiny of Nuclear Waste Services' work - annual reports

Why linked: EA/ONR scrutiny of Nuclear Waste Services (annual reports) — directly relevant joint-regulator scrutiny evidence base for the Bill's coordination provisions.

Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation report on their scrutiny of Nuclear Waste Services' work to develop geological disposal.

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↓ Regulatory scrutiny and engagement for geological disposal:… ↓ Regulatory scrutiny and engagement for geological disposal:… ↓ Regulatory scrutiny and engagement for geological disposal:… ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (18pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (20pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (23pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (25pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - biennial re… (49pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (39pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - biennial re… (45pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (38pp) ↓ Scrutiny of RWM's work on geological disposal - annual repo… (30pp)
11 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ministry of Defence linked direct

Nuclear regulation: input to the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce review

Why linked: Nuclear regulation input to Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce - formal consultation feeding the taskforce review that underpins the Bill

The Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce is seeking evidence to support its review of the UK nuclear framework and regulation.

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17 Jul 2025 | Policy paper Office for Nuclear Regulation linked direct

Office for Nuclear Regulation annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Why linked: ONR annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 — current ONR performance baseline against which the Bill's regulator-architecture proposals will be assessed.

This report explains the office's activities and finances for the year 2024 to 2025.

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↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation annual report and accounts 20… (254pp) ↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation annual report and accounts 20… (140pp)
5 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Office for Nuclear Regulation linked direct

Office for Nuclear Regulation corporate plan 2025 to 2026

Why linked: ONR corporate plan 2025 to 2026 — current ONR priorities feeding directly into the Bill's reform agenda.

This report describes the plans of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for 2025 to 2026.

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↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026 (36pp) ↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026 -… (66pp)
24 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements

Why linked: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements; includes nuclear NPS revision process directly relevant to EN-7 and environmental assessment procedures

The energy NPSs are designated under the Planning Act 2008 to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development in relation to NSIPs. The current suite of energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were …

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23 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Call for Evidence

Why linked: Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Call for Evidence - directly upstream to the Bill; the taskforce review whose recommendations the bill implements

This is a call for evidence to inform the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce. We would like to hear from anyone with an interest in the regulation of defence and civil nuclear: regulators operators industry academia developers investors wider civil society We …

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15 Apr 2025 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero evidence

Clean Power 2030 Action Plan

Why linked: Filled the "Government energy strategy and net-zero commitments that contextualise nuclear's role" gap via web research

This action plan sets out a pathway to a clean power system by 2030.

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↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… (9pp) ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… (19pp) ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricit… ↓ Cynllun Gweithredu Pŵer Glân 2030: Oes newydd o drydan glân… ↓ Cynllun Gweithredu Pŵer Glân 2030: Oes newydd o drydan glân… ↓ Cynllun Gweithredu Pŵer Glân 2030: Oes newydd o drydan glân… ↓ Cynllun Gweithredu Pŵer Glân 2030: Oes newydd o drydan glân…
8 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Exemptions Reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

Why linked: Defra consultation (April 2025) on Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 — adjacent permitting-regime reform interlocking with nuclear environmental permitting.

This consultation seeks views on changes which the UK government is proposing to make to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 . These proposals relate to England and Wales only, and only relate to flood risk activities, waste …

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6 Feb 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation EN-7: Consultation

Why linked: National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation EN-7 consultation - primary policy consultation for the NPS framework

We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7. The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Read the consultation document, the draft NPS and accompanying HRA / …

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2024

3 events
21 May 2024 | Policy paper Office for Nuclear Regulation linked direct

Office for Nuclear Regulation corporate plan 2024 to 2025

Why linked: Office for Nuclear Regulation corporate plan 2024-2025 - ONR's strategic delivery plan, relevant to regulatory modernisation intent

This report describes the plans of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for 2024 to 2025.

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↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation Corporate Plan 2024 to 2025 (37pp)
16 May 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Managing Radioactive Substanc… linked evidence

Managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning

Why linked: Filled the "Nuclear waste and decommissioning policy" gap via web research

We're seeking views on policy proposals for managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning.

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↓ Part II: Draft UK policy framework for managing radioactive… (208pp) ↓ Managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning… (43pp) ↓ Managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning… (148pp)
26 Jan 2024 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Alternative Routes to Market … linked evidence

Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050

Why linked: Filled the "Government energy strategy and net-zero commitments that contextualise nuclear's role" gap via web research

The civil nuclear roadmap sets out the government’s vision for a dynamic civil nuclear sector, supporting the ambition to achieve net zero by 2050.

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↓ Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050 (accessible webpage) ↓ Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050 (print-ready version) (75pp) ↓ Niwclear sifil: map ffordd hyd at 2050 (72pp)

2023

2 events
8 Sep 2023 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Energy Security Bill: policy statements and draft regulations

Why linked: Energy Security Bill policy statements and draft regulations; foundational policy documents on nuclear regulatory framework modernisation that the Bill builds upon

Policy statements and indicative draft statutory instrument regulations relating to the Energy Security Bill, now known as the Energy Bill, introduced to Parliament on 6 July 2022.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Policy statement: British Industry Supercharger… (8pp)
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↓ Policy statement: Carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storag… (13pp) ↓ Policy statement: Carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storag… (16pp) ↓ Policy statement: Code governance (16pp) ↓ Policy statement: Competition in onshore electricity networ… (14pp) ↓ Indicative draft statutory instrument: Onshore competition … (3pp) ↓ Indicative draft statutory instrument: Onshore competition … (2pp) ↓ Policy statement: Core fuel resilience (30pp) ↓ Policy statement: Energy Company Obligation buyout mechanism (8pp) ↓ Policy statement: Energy network special merger regime (11pp) ↓ Policy statement: Energy performance of premises (8pp) ↓ Policy statement: Energy smart appliances and load control (10pp) ↓ Policy statement: Excluded disposal sites (10pp) ↓ Policy statement: Great British Nuclear (added 25 July 2023) (11pp) ↓ Policy statement: Heat network market framework (13pp) ↓ Policy statement: Heat network zoning (13pp) ↓ Policy statement: Independent system operator and planner (11pp) ↓ Indicative draft statutory instrument: Merger fees and dete… (3pp) ↓ Policy statement: Multi-purpose interconnectors (9pp) ↓ Policy statement: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority pension… (7pp) ↓ Policy statement: Offshore oil and gas and carbon storage -… (7pp) ↓ Policy statement: Offshore wind environmental improvement p… (20pp) ↓ Policy statement: Oil and gas environmental protection (add… (7pp) ↓ Policy statement: Retention, reporting and disclosure of ca… (14pp) ↓ Policy statement: Smart metering (10pp)
8 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nuclear Regulated Asset Base Model (Revenue Collection) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Nuclear Regulated Asset Base Model regulations 2023; relates to nuclear subsidy and financing mechanisms, explicitly out of scope per thread definition but provides regulatory context

These Regulations impose a number of obligations on persons who supply electricity in Great Britain pursuant to an electricity supply licence (granted by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority under section 6 of the Electricity Act 1989). Those obligations principally …

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2021

1 event
1 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Towards Fusion Energy: The UK Government's proposals for a regulatory framework for fusion energy

Why linked: Government consultation on regulatory framework for fusion energy; related regulatory modernisation but outside the fission-focused Nuclear Regulation Bill scope

Fusion could be the ultimate clean power solution, representing a low carbon, safe, continuous and effectively unlimited source of energy. The UK is widely recognised as a world-leader in the most promising fusion technologies. This consultation seeks views on the …

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