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Thu Mar 31, 2016, 01:29 PM Mar 2016

Security at nuclear power stations - including Hinkley in Somerset - to be discussed by world leader

Source: Somerset County Gazette

WORLD leaders will gather in Washington to discuss how to prevent terrorists getting hold of radioactive material, with the UK set to play a leading role in protecting nuclear facilities from cyber attack.

The UK and United States will take part in a joint exercise next year to prepare for any online attack against nuclear power plants and waste storage facilities, such as those at Hinkley, Somerset.

David Cameron will also offer British expertise to other countries to safeguard their own civil nuclear installations amid fears Islamic State jihadists could attempt to create a dirty bomb.

The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), hosted by Barack Obama, will see heads of government consider their response to the nightmare scenario.

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Read more: http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14394756.Security_at_nuclear_power_stations___including_Hinkley___to_be_discussed_by_world_leaders/

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