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R42Joint international strategy
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Government Response: International strategy with funding and mutual recognition

A joint Government-Regulator international strategy will be developed by Autumn 2026. The Government is providing £1.3 million in funding to ONR and the Environment Agency to develop a mutual recognition framework with trusted international regulators. ONR has launched a sprint project for the Atlantic Partnership, and a template for European regulator collaboration on SMRs is being developed. This represents a well-funded, multi-track approach to international harmonisation that aligns with the Taskforce's ambition to leverage foreign regulatory approvals and accelerate design assessments.

Deadline moved30 Jun 2631 Oct 26
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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
£1.3m funding committed; multiple workstreams including Atlantic Partnership and European SMR template.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 10: International Harmonisation
Owner: DESNZ + 2 co-owners
Current Status: On Track
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