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Nuclear industry
EDF Energy
EDF Energy is one of the UK’s largest energy companies and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the EDF Group, one of Europe's largest energy groups. British Energy is part of EDF Energy.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)
The NDA is a public body formed by an Act of Parliament in 2004. Their purpose is to oversee and manage the decommissioning and clean-up of the UK’s civil nuclear legacy.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA is the world's centre of cooperation in the nuclear field. The agency works with its member states and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)
The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) is an organisation created to improve safety at every nuclear power plant in the world.
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
The World Nuclear Association is the global organisation that seeks to promote the peaceful worldwide use of nuclear power as a sustainable energy resource for the coming centuries.
Nuclear Industry Association (NIA)
The NIA is the trade association and information and representative body for the British civil nuclear industry. It represents over 100 companies.
UKAEA
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is a world leader in nuclear clean-up and fusion research.
Nirex
Nirex was set up in the early 1980s by the nuclear industry, with the agreement of the Government, to examine safe, environmental and economic aspects of deep geological disposal of radioactive waste.
British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL)
BNFL is an international nuclear energy business. Their activities span the entire nuclear energy cycle.
British Nuclear Group
Established by BNFL to bring a specialist focus to nuclear clean-up and operations.
British Nuclear Energy Society
The leading 'learned society' for nuclear energy in the UK.
Electricity industry
Association of Electricity Producers (AEP)
AEP is the leading trade association for the UK electricity market. Members generate electricity using coal, gas and nuclear power as well as renewable sources such as wind, biomass and water.
National Grid
National Grid owns and maintains the high-voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales. They also operate the system across Great Britain, balancing supply with demand 24 hours a day.
Consumer Focus
The new consumer champion, including energy advice.
Government & regulators
UK Parliament
A comprehensive guide to the Houses of Parliament.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Defra works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
Environment Agency (EA)
The EA is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Health Protection Agency (HPA)
The Radiation Protection Division carries out the Health Protection Agency’s work on ionising and non-ionising radiations. It undertakes research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of these radiations.
Department for Energy and Climate Change
The new Department brings together much of the Climate Change Group, previously housed within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with the Energy Group from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
BERR works to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
Nuclear Safety Directorate (NSD)
The Health and Safety Executive regulates the nuclear industry through the Nuclear Safety Directorate that has a primary goal to ensure that those it regulates have no major nuclear accidents.
Scottish Parliament
News and activities from Holyrood.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA is the primary public body responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland.
European Parliament
News and activities from the Parliament of the European Union (EU).
Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
The CNC is a specialised armed force whose role is the protection of civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials. The overall purpose of the Constabulary is to deliver an effective and efficient police service, complying with national security requirements.
Met Office
One of the world's leading providers of environmental and weather-related services to the general public, government, media and industry sectors - in the UK and around the world.
CORWM
An independent committee appointed by the Government to review the options for managing those radioactive wastes for which there is no agreed long-term solution.
SAFEGROUNDS
SAFEGROUNDS was developed to support good practice in the health, safety and environmental aspects of managing contaminated land on civil nuclear sites and defence sites.
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM)
Ofgem is the regulator for Britain's gas and electricity industries. Its role is to promote choice and value for all customers.
The Better Regulation Executive
Established within the Cabinet Office to take forward recommendations to reduce burdens on business.
Better Regulation Commission
An independent body that advises the Government on action to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens.
Financial Services Authority (FSA)
An independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK.
Community
The MS Society
British Energy's Charity of the Year: The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life.
REMPLOY
Remploy creates economic independence for disabled people through work.
Business in the Community
Business in the Community is a unique movement of over 700 of the UK's top companies committed to improving their positive impact on society.
Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife.
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
The BTO promotes bird conservation through volunteer-based surveys.
UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)
The UK BAP is the UK Government's response to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) signed in 1992.
