Sellafield's plutonium facilities fail to meet high standards expected, says UK watchdog

Plutonium facilities at the Sellafield nuclear plant do not meet high standards, a watchdog has found.

Plutonium facilities at the Sellafield nuclear plant in north-west England do not meet high standards, a UK watchdog has found.

However, work to improve safety and security at the site has progressed well during the year, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) said.