Nuclear Information Service

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/news/2026/may/what-secret-report-reveals-about-british-nuclear-weapons-tests--veterans-claimed-they-were-harmed-by-the-fallout/

The cost of obstructing transparency receives fresh attention

2 months has passed since the Mirror broke the story: AWE and MOD knew veterans ate contaminated fishes. There has been a lengthy parliamentary debate since this revelation. Minister for Veterans and People committed "to undertake work to fully understand the implications of the 2014 report and its handling, and to take action if necessary", but nothing has come out of this yet.

The cost of cover up won't be forgotten, rather it accumulates, just like contamination in the body.

What secret report reveals about British nuclear weapons tests – veterans claimed they were harmed by the fallout Chris Hill, Professor of History at the University of South Wales, and Dr Jonathan Hogg, Senior Lecturer in 20th Century History at the University of Liverpool, write for The Conversation on the impact of the UK nuclear test programme on veterans across the country.

AWE Aldermaston inspection 2/2026 rated Amber for hazardous operation

https://www.onr.org.uk/publications/regulatory-reports/site-specific-reports/inspection-records/2026/05/atomic-weapons-establishment-aldermaston-inspection-id-54091

- the competency and suitability of personnel responsible for undertaking high hazard radiography operations was not being adequately managed and controlled.
- the implementation of the Plan of the Week (PLoW) did not effectively consider high hazard tasks and adequately deconflict activities in the interest of ensuring safety
- the risk assessments associated with radiography operations were not suitable and sufficient
- necessary steps to restrict exposure to ionising radiation had not been taken

Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston - Inspection ID: 54091 | Office for Nuclear Regulation Executive summary Date(s) of inspection: February 2026 Aim of inspection This intervention was undertaken across the AWE Nuclear Security Technologies Explosives Business Unit (XBU) and aligns with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) 2025/26 integrated intervention strategy for the weapons sub-d...

"Whilst Starmer poses for photographs with these submariners, trying to present them as heroes making great sacrifices for national security, in reality, these patrols show how reckless the government’s determination to maintain the so-called ‘continuous at sea deterrence’ is – and it puts us all at risk."

Read more: https://cnduk.org/under-pressure-starmer-welcomes-nuclear-sub-from-longest-ever-patrol/