The act amended the financial limits of British Nuclear Fuels plc; the expenses of the Health and Safety Executive; the compensation available from public funds; and the provisions for mutual assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or emergency.

[1] This allowed BNF plc to progress its investment in the Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant (THORP).

[1] The act enabled the Health and Safety Executive to recover the costs associated with issuing nuclear licenses.

[1] The act amended legislation and allowed the UK to ratify the convention on assistance in the case of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency.

[1] Long title: An Act to alter the financial limit imposed by section 2(1) of the Nuclear Industry (Finance) Act 1977 in relation to British Nuclear Fuels plc; to make provision with respect to the recovery of certain expenses by the Health and Safety Executive; to amend sections 18 and 19 of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965; to make provision in connection with the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency; and for connected purposes.##2 The act received royal assent on 25 May 1989.