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Provisional approval granted for ‘subsea superhighway’ energy link

Plans to build “critical” subsea energy links have been given the green light. SSEN Transmission – which is part of the SSE Group – has welcomed regulator Ofgem granting provisional approval for the first of two subsea links planned to connect ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Raising taxes on businesses and people ‘stifling’ growth, Tories warn Chancellor

Raising taxes on both businesses and hard-working people risks “stifling” growth and productivity, the Chancellor has been warned by Tory MPs. A Conservative former minister meanwhile called on the Government to ensure that conditions on ...

17 Nov 2022 at 16:02

Drax boss denies company is Europe’s fourth largest carbon emitter

The boss of Drax – which collects hundreds of millions of pounds in renewable energy subsidies – has denied the firm is the fourth largest carbon emitter in the European Union. Speaking in front of MPs on Tuesday, Will Gardiner said ...

22 Nov 2022 at 16:04

National Grid asks two coal plants to fire up amid big freeze

Britain’s electricity grid operator has asked two of its coal-fired power stations to start warming up as freezing weather conditions heap pressure on the UK’s power network. National Grid said it had asked the winter “contingency” ...

12 Dec 2022 at 10:16

Government asks grid operator to extend life of emergency coal plants

A series of coal plants that remained on standby in case of an emergency this winter could be kept ready for next winter after the Government asked for an extension. National Grid’s Electricity System Operator said it had received ...

15 Mar 2023 at 12:14

Coal plant ‘will close as planned’ despite Government’s winter standby request

EDF has said that it does not plan to extend the life of a Nottinghamshire coal power plant which had been on call in case of an emergency after the Government said that it wanted to negotiate to keep the facility for next winter....

15 Mar 2023 at 15:58

Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes

Ministers have heard calls for armed forces personnel to be rewarded if called upon to help cover roles affected by strikes. Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are “any signs ...

12 Dec 2022 at 18:02

Tory MP issues legal threat over plan to house migrants on barge

Home Secretary Suella Braverman could face a legal challenge over her plan to house migrants on a floating accommodation barge. Tory-run Dorset Council is opposed to the use of Portland Port as the site, and local Conservative ...

04 Apr 2023 at 12:07

National Grid stands down coal plants over energy supply plan

Britain’s electricity grid operator has told two of its coal-fired power stations to stand down after preparing them to generate electricity amid pressure from freezing weather conditions. National Grid said it had asked the ...

12 Dec 2022 at 16:16

The King’s Speech should have reintroduced national service, Tory MP says

The Government should have used the King’s Speech to reintroduce national service, ministers have heard. Conservative MP Richard Drax, a former army officer, insisted that reintroducing the conscription programme could help ...

08 Nov 2023 at 17:23

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Climate activists protest outside Barclays offices in Glasgow

Climate activists have staged a protest outside Barclay’s offices in Glasgow, calling for an end to finance for the fossil fuel industry. Extinction Rebellion protesters dressed as Barclays executives poured oil on a ...

28 Jan 2023 at 17:34

First Minister calls on UK Government to provide support for power storage

First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on the UK Government to provide support for power storage as he visited the site of a potential new £500 million plant. Energy firm Drax has been given permission to develop ...

25 Jul 2023 at 14:11

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