(November 18, 2025)

UKNNL is the Government’s lead civil national laboratory for nuclear fission whose mission is twofold: to enable and deliver nuclear outcomes for government, and to support growth of the UK nuclear sector. A national asset operating ground-breaking technology through world-class expertise, UKNNL is enabling the supply of new sources of medical isotopes for the UK. It collaborates with researchers to investigate new treatments and diagnoses, including cancer, Alzheimer’s and complex heart conditions. The handling of nuclear material and extraction of isotopes are key capabilities and skills that UKNNL provides for the nation.