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Crown Estate signs deals for wind farms to power seven million homes

The UK has taken another step towards decarbonising its energy grid as four companies signed deals to build six new wind farms in British waters. The deals between the Crown Estate and companies including BP, Total and Germany’s RWE will lead to ...

19 Jan 2023 at 00:01

King asks for Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for public good

The King has asked for profits from a £1 billion-a-year Crown Estate wind farm deal to be used for the “wider public good” rather than as a funding boost for the monarchy. Under the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant, which is currently £86.3 ...

19 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Sturgeon hails ‘crucial’ offshore windfarms as new Shetland projects progress

New offshore wind power projects will be “crucial” as Scotland seeks to become “one of the net-zero capitals of Europe”, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister spoke out as seabed agreements were announced for three new developments ...

22 Aug 2022 at 13:29

Ministers urged to ensure new offshore wind turbines are made in Wales

Floating offshore wind power could be Wales’ 21st century version of the steel, coal and slate industries if a “hard line” is taken with the Crown Estate, ministers have heard. Labour and Tory MPs called on the Government to ensure past ...

02 Mar 2023 at 16:19

Scotland

ScotWind leasing project moves to next phase as seabed agreements reached

Seabed agreements for 17 offshore wind projects have been agreed, Crown Estate Scotland has announced. The ScotWind project, which allowed private companies to buy up parts of Scotland’s seabed to build offshore wind farms, will now ...

13 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Fishermen raise concerns over new offshore wind projects

A fishing industry group has called for “meaningful engagement” after the announcement of 17 new offshore wind projects along Scotland’s coastline. On Monday, Crown Estate Scotland announced the results of the ScotWind leasing ...

17 Jan 2022 at 14:56

Scotland

Ownerless property could be transferred to public control to help communities

Land and properties without an owner could be transferred to public control to benefit local communities as part of an “ambitious” new scheme. The proposal comes from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR), who ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:26

Scotland

ScotWind projects could bring £25bn boost to supply chain, say developers

The Scottish supply chain will see a £25 billion investment as part of the ScotWind project, according to developers. As part of the initiative, 17 areas of Scotland’s seabed have been leased to major energy companies with ...

27 Apr 2022 at 15:55

Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and peppercorn-rent mansion

MPs could debate Prince Andrew’s conduct, his 30-room mansion and the possibility of stripping him of his dukedom. The Government has so far refused to allocate time in the House of Commons for MPs to discuss Andrew’s ...

25 Oct 2025 at 23:43

Andrew ‘in talks about leaving Royal Lodge’ following controversy over lease

Prince Andrew is reportedly in discussions about leaving Royal Lodge voluntarily following the furore over the “peppercorn” rent for his 30-room mansion. The King’s brother is said to be in talks with Charles’ ...

24 Oct 2025 at 21:41

City

CBI future in doubt as firms end or pause relationship amid rape allegations

Dozens of the UK’s largest firms have paused or ended their relationship with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) following a second rape allegation from a woman working for the business group. ...

21 Apr 2023 at 19:17

Wales should set up wealth fund with offshore wind farm profits – Plaid Cymru

Wales should set up its own national wealth fund bankrolled by taking over the profits of offshore wind farms owned by the King, Plaid Cymru has said. Ahead of the party’s General Election campaign ...

28 May 2024 at 22:30

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