UK nuclear workforce grows to over 100,000 across civil and defence sectors
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UK nuclear workforce grows to over 100,000 across civil and defence sectors

20 Sep 2026 · Originally published 20 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Nuclear workforce passes a hundred thousand across sectors
The UK's nuclear workforce has surpassed 100,000 people, with significant growth seen in the defence sector and at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. Through the Nuclear Skills Plan, thousands of new apprentices and graduates are being recruited to meet future demand and ensure the industry has the expertise required for long-term projects.
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