Nuclear Industry Association

📣 Over 100,000 people are employed across the UK civil nuclear industry for the first time in history 👷‍♀️ Today the Nuclear Industry Association launched our 2026 Jobs Map. This year’s figures show a 67% growth in the civil nuclear workforce over the past five years, from 61,371 jobs in 2021 to a record 102,606 in 2026. 📈 🏗️ This unprecedented employment has been driven by construction at Hinkley Point C and decisive government investment in @sizewellc, as well as the development of Europe’s first Small Modular Reactors with Project Gwyndod in North Wales. The Government must now ensure the swift implementation of nuclear regulation reform, to unlock future projects and continue this monumental growth of the nuclear workforce. 📍 Read the 2026 Jobs Map here: niauk.org/industry/2026-jobs… #NIAJobsMap #nuclear #energy #industry @tomjgreatrex

How can we change public perceptions of nuclear energy? ⚛️ Join us on the first day of Nuclear2026 to hear from Dr Tim Gregory, nuclear scientist, TV presenter, and author of 'Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World'. Tim will explore how we can challenge misconceptions, address public concerns and sustain the growing momentum behind nuclear. As the UK enters a new era of nuclear investment and development, building public trust and support will be vital to turning ambition into reality. Secure your ticket here: 🎟️ nuclear2026.co.uk/home#secti… ⚛️ Nuclear2026 📅 2 & 3 December 📍London #Nuclear2026 #Nuclear #Energy #Industry

What is next for Project Gwyndod? 🏗️ At Nuclear2026, hear directly from Simon Bowen, Chair of @GBNgovuk, and Chris Cholerton, CEO of Rolls-Royce SMR, as they come together to discuss the future of Europe’s first Small Modular Reactor project. With 3,000 local jobs expected at peak construction, a further 5,000 jobs across the UK, and £1.4 billion in potential contract opportunities for UK businesses, Gwyndod is set to transform Wales’s nuclear industry and deliver lasting economic benefits for Ynys Môn. 📈 Join us to delve into one of Europe’s most significant nuclear projects and explore what comes next for the UK sector. 🎟️ Book your Nuclear2026 tickets now: nuclear2026.co.uk/home#secti… ⚛️ Nuclear2026 📅 2 & 3 December 📍London #Nuclear2026 #Wales #Nuclear #Energy #Industry

📢 New data shows that September's constraints cost for Scotland reached £342.43 million, breaking the previous record only set in March 2026 ⚡ This new record accounted for 61.9% of Great Britain's total balancing costs, despite Scotland accounting for less than 10% of our electricity consumption...📈 NESO has predicted that balancing costs could double again by the end of the decade unless more transmission capacity is deployed. Read the full press release here: 🔗 niauk.org/scottish-grid-adds… #Scotland #nuclear #energy @tomjgreatrex

🌍 We’re on tour! ✈️ Last week, we took the new NIA International Guide to the UK Nuclear Industry to the World Nuclear Supply Chain conference in Manila. 🤝 The guide, created in collaboration with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, is an excellent tool to promote our member companies' skills and capabilities to overseas markets. We’ll be taking this on the road to international events, sending it to affiliate trade associations worldwide, and distributing it to international companies requesting information ¾ showcasing everything the UK has to offer the nuclear industry globally. View the International Guide here: 🔗 niauk.org/nia-international-… 📣 Did you miss out? 📣 We’re now collecting submissions from NIA members who would like to appear in future editions of the International Guide. A revision will be issued in January 2027, and we’ll make updates every six months moving forward. If you would like to be included in the January release, simply download and complete the form here (niauk.org/wp-content/uploads…) and return it to [email protected] by 1 December 2026. #nuclear #energy #industry #UK

Following the launch of the NIA’s Wales Jobs Map at the Senedd, hear from Millie Beaver, Head of Public Affairs, on the vital role MPs and MSs can play in supporting the growth of Wales’s civil nuclear industry. 👇 Now we need your help. ⚡ Engage with your MP and MS to showcase the jobs, skills and economic opportunities your business brings to your constituency. Read Millie’s guide to contacting your representatives here: 🔗 niauk.org/how-to-talk-to-you… #Wales #nuclear #energy #industry

Lets go beyond the numbers. Read below what the 3,000 new jobs in Ynys Môn and a further 5,000 across the UK mean to those working on the project. 👇 Hear from: ⚛️ Anna Lewis from @GBNgovuk, who leapt at the opportunity to work on Gwyndod and follow in her Grandfather’s footsteps on the Wylfa site 🏗️ Tommy Evans from Rolls-Royce SMR, who has seen first-hand the difference nuclear can make to individuals, families and communities ⚡Ellis Jones from Boccard UK, who is developing highly specialised skills thanks to the UK’s major engineering projects Read Anna and Tommy’s full stories here: niauk.org/north-wales-locals… #Wales #nuclear #energy #industry

📣 Today, the Nuclear Industry Association and Wales Nuclear Forum launched our first Wales Jobs Map, showing that the civil nuclear industry in Wales currently supports 2,210 jobs. This employment is set to more than double as Project Gwyndod, Europe's first Small Modular Reactors, continues development. 📈 🏗️ The nuclear project on Ynys Môn, led by Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR, can become the foundation for a new era of growth, building on the country's established nuclear expertise. Beyond employment and investment, Gwyndod will provide 1.4 GW of homegrown, low-carbon power to the UK grid, with each SMR providing enough electricity to power 1 million homes for more than 60 years. ⚛️ Discover the Wales Jobs Map here: niauk.org/wales-has-over-200… #Wales #nuclear #energy #industry

⚛️ 70 Years After Pioneering Nuclear Power, the UK Must Reclaim Its Global Leadership 🌍 On the 17th of October 1956, the UK made history when Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Calder Hall, the worlds first full-scale commercial nuclear power station, beginning a new age of sovereign, reliable, low-carbon electricity for the country and across the globe. Seven decades on, the UK’s nuclear fleet has: ⚡ Generated 3,224 terawatt-hours of electricity, equal to around 11 years of the UK’s electricity demand at modern consumption levels 🌱 Avoided an estimated 2.4 billion tonnes of carbon emissions, the most of any electricity source in UK history However, as 10 power stations retired without replacement, nuclear output has fallen from 25% in the late 1990s to 12.3% today. 📉 As the UK’s civil nuclear industry enters a new era of growth with record employment, decisive investment, and world-leading technology, it is essential to fully implement the Nuclear Regulatory Review to cut costs and deployment timelines. 🏗️ “We must not look back in 70 years and regret missing this opportunity.” #nuclear #industry #energy @tomjgreatrex @mgshanks

Cross-party support for new nuclear in Scotland on display in Parliament ⚛️ @mpsusanmurray, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Scotland, led a Westminster Hall debate on the future of nuclear energy in Scotland, highlighting the strong cross-party support for new nuclear. Contributions highlighted the jobs and investment opportunities the sector could bring, alongside the need for reliable, clean baseload power. @Jamie4North made the case for new nuclear at Scotland’s former nuclear sites, @DLumsden_MP highlighted public support, and @melanie_ward, Minister for Scotland, underlined why nuclear should be part of Scotland’s future, not just its past. It was fantastic to see figures from the Nuclear Industry Association’s 2026 Civil Nuclear Jobs Map referenced throughout the debate. Thank you to the MPs who contributed to the lively debate. We will continue to champion new nuclear in Scotland and the opportunities it can deliver for communities across the country. #nuclear #industry #energy

📢 Five parties, five very different conferences, and one clear message: nuclear matters. ⚛️ The NIA team has had a busy month representing our members and the UK’s civil nuclear industry at this year’s Party Conferences. 🎥 Watch the video below for our insights into each conference and what we, as an industry, need to do next. Now is the time to turn these conversations into action. We need you to contact your local representative to showcase what you offer your community and make the case for nuclear. Help us progress the future of nuclear in the UK. Read Millie Beaver’s ‘How to talk to your MP’ guide here: 👉 niauk.org/how-to-talk-to-you… #nuclear #energy #industry @tomjgreatrex

📣 Less than two months until Nuclear 2026! 📣 We are pleased to announce that all sponsorship and exhibition spaces are now sold out, but it is not too late to get your ticket to attend! This year, Nuclear 2026 will take place over two days. 📅Day One - Wednesday, December 2nd 🕐 2:30 to 4:30 pm 🥂 Followed by the drinks reception 📅Day Two - Thursday, December 3rd 🕐 8:15 am to 3 pm 🎉 Followed by the Annual Dinner 2026 Join us on the 2nd and 3rd of December. Book your ticket here: nuclear2026.co.uk/home #nuclear #energy #industry #Nuclear2026

Following @AndrewBowie_MP's speech at the Conservative Party Conference calling for the deployment of new nuclear in Scotland, read @tomjgreatrex's response below 👇 #Scotland #nuclear #energy #industry

📣The @NIAUK at Conservative Party Conference 2026📣 Join us on Monday 5 October at the Birmingham ICC for a panel discussion led by Tom Greatrex — featuring Andrew Bowie MP, Harriet Cross MP, Andrew Cockcroft from EDF and Sam Dumitriu from Britain Remade. We look forward to seeing you there! #CPC26

📣 Today marks a historic new chapter for Hinkley Point B as the nuclear power station is transferred from @edfenergy to the @NDAgovuk group for decommissioning. Hinkley Point B was the most productive clean power asset in UK history when it finished, generating: 📈 £15bn worth of economic value to the UK ⚡ Enough electricity to power every home in the South West for 33 years 🏭 Low-carbon electricity which avoided 108m tonnes of CO2 emissions To deliver the safe, secure decommissioning of the site with @NRServicesUK’ knowledge and expertise, 250 well-paid, skilled jobs will remain in the local community. Read the full announcement here: 🔗 niauk.org/nda-group-mission-… #nuclear #energy #industry @tomjgreatrex

"Just imagine, just imagine where Britain could be today if we had moved faster. If we had invested earlier. If we had taken more control." Yesterday at the Labour Party Conference @Miatsf, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, celebrated the significant growth of the UK civil nuclear industry, which now employs 102,606 people across the UK. ⚛️ 🏗️ To build on this momentum, we need the Nuclear Regulation Bill to proceed at pace, to modernise our fragmented nuclear oversight, reduce project costs, and speed up construction. #nuclear #energy #industry