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Johnson: Ukraine crisis means ‘big new bets’ on nuclear power needed

The Prime Minister has said there needs to be a “series of big new bets” on nuclear power to make sure the UK’s energy supply is “no longer at the mercy of bullies like Putin”. Boris Johnson urged the West to end its “addiction” to Russian energy, ...

15 Mar 2022 at 08:55

New coalmine would be ‘a monumental mistake’, campaigners warn ahead of decision

New coalmine would be ‘monumental mistake’, campaigners warn as decision looms

Campaigners have warned a new coalmine for steel production would be a “monumental mistake” ahead of a decision on the project due shortly. A target date of July 7 has been set to decide whether or not to grant planning permission for the coking ...

06 Jul 2022 at 16:32

Fracking ban continues in Scotland, confirms minister

The Scottish Government’s policy on fracking is not changing despite the ban being lifted south of the border, a minister has said. Scottish Energy Secretary Michael Matheson reiterated his Government’s opposition to new fracking licences. It ...

22 Sept 2022 at 15:42

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

England’s fracking ban has been lifted as Liz Truss’s Government vowed to explore all avenues to improve energy security, setting Downing Street on a collision course with environmental campaigners. Business and Energy Secretary Jacob ...

22 Sept 2022 at 11:31

Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind

Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind farms by committing to consult on how local communities can consent to fresh projects. Under the proposals, planning permission would be dependent on ...

06 Dec 2022 at 21:49

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

UK’s green industrial strategy delayed until autumn, Chancellor says

The Government will not lay out its response to US and EU green industrial strategies until the autumn, the Chancellor has said. Environmental analysts and business leaders are expecting a host of climate and energy policies on ...

29 Mar 2023 at 14:56

Government considers proposals to make renewables greener and more innovative

The Government is considering new proposals which it hopes would speed up the roll-out of renewable energy, cutting emissions and increasing energy security, but which may also add to household bills. If adopted, officials ...

17 Apr 2023 at 12:01

Northern Ireland had highest emissions per person in 2021, figures show

Northern Ireland had the highest per capita emissions in the UK in 2021, mainly due to agriculture, new Government figures show. The country emitted 10.6 tCO2e per person, with land use change also a big contributor, as ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:01

Hydrogen heating trial called off in Ellesmere Port after local protests

Hydrogen heating trials have been called off in Ellesmere Port after local protests. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) confirmed on Tuesday that a trial will no longer take place in the Whitby area ...

11 Jul 2023 at 12:54

Chris Packham settles legal action against government rollback of green policies

TV presenter Chris Packham has reached a settlement with the Government over a legal challenge against the decision to remove or delay some green policies, his law firm has said. The naturalist took legal action ...

29 Oct 2024 at 13:55

Energy giant Centrica boosts capacity at Rough gas storage site

Energy giant Centrica has increased capacity at the UK’s largest gas storage site to provide it with a bigger safety cushion for next winter. The Rough storage site had been mothballed from 2017 but was ...

30 Jun 2023 at 12:52

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