Sellafield could leak until 2050s, MPs warn

MPs warn that Sellafield, the UK's largest nuclear site, may leak radioactive water until the 2050s due to slow clean-up efforts, cost overruns, and safety concerns. The Public Accounts Committee criticized the pace of decommissioning at Sellafield, highlighting ongoing issues with the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, the most hazardous building in the UK. Concerns were raised regarding missed waste retrieval targets and a sub-optimal work culture, calling for accountability and improved performance to ensure public safety and financial safeguarding.