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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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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)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030 (25pp)
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↓ UK Atomic Energy Authority strategy 2026 to 2030
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).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Memorandum of Understanding between NDA and EA (4pp)
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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↓ Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuc…
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Policy Statement for nuclear energy ge… (63pp)
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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…
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)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Office for Nuclear Regulation annual report and… (140pp)
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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)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clea… (138pp)
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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…
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)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050 (74pp)
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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)
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)