It's been a pivotal time for the industry with the publication of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce's final report last week and the government's formal response on a Budget Day which welcomed the Taskforce’s analysis of the regulatory challenges and opportunities for the sector.
We are committed to transparent and independent regulation and support the government priorities for nuclear growth and energy security while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
We look forward to working closely with the government and the taskforce and providing our expertise to them during the next three months when a recommendations implementation plan will be put in place.
Scrutiny and discussion of our approach is valuable and we will continue to pursue increasingly effective and efficient regulation, recognising the moves forward within the sector, to help accelerate safe nuclear operations and deployment.
We are also now inviting feedback on our new draft strategy, 'ONR Together', which sets out our approach to regulating the sector during the coming years. Your input is vital in helping us develop an effective strategy.
On a personal note, this will be my last ONR News before I leave the organisation to take up a new position.
It has been an absolute privilege to work in ONR for the past seven years and to meet with so many of you.
I'm deeply grateful for our collaboration together and the support you've given in my role and I wish you all the very best for an exciting future.
As always, if you have any comments about ONR, any of the topics included in this newsletter, please get in touch via contact@onr.gov.uk.
Best wishes
Rachel Grant Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs | 
