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Inspectors attended the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) in Vienna and presented to delegates about the last five years of ONR's outcome-focused approach to nuclear security regulation.

The government has earmarked the north Wales site as its initial preferred location for a future large-scale nuclear project.

The plan outlines how ONR will continue to fulfil its role by influencing improvements and hold the industry to account where there have been shortfalls against the high standards of safety, security and safeguards that it expects. 

Inspectors spoke about the importance of having suitable radiation risk assessments and strong communication within the nuclear transport industry chain.

Decommissioning and dismantling and early engagement strategies were topics on the International Nuclear Regulators Association (INRA) agenda.

A nuclear site licence has been granted to install and operate a nuclear power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.