Business groups cheer plans to speed up planning process for big infrastructure projects July 25, 2023 Top business groups have welcomed government plans to speed up the planning process for key infrastructure projects as a “major signal” on green growth. Ministers want to overhaul the system and create a new fast-track route for major schemes, such as offshore wind farms, transport connections, waste facilities and nuclear power stations. Prime minister Rishi [...]
Tory MPs pile pressure on Sunak to retain green policies July 25, 2023 Senior Tory MPs have warned Rishi Sunak against backing away from policies aimed at tackling climate change. Labour’s loss in the recent Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election has been interpreted by some as a de-facto referendum on the controversial ULEZ expansion. Danny Beales, who lost to the Conservative candidate Steve Tuckwell by just 495 votes, [...]
Why Europe’s heatwave has not led to a solar power boom July 24, 2023 There will be no surge solar power generation from Europe's heatwave, with scorching weather unlikely to boost production levels.
Shapps has fired the starting gun on UK nuclear hopes but there must be no more delays July 24, 2023 Grant Shapps turned up fashionably late to the launch of industry vehicle Great British Nuclear, but the country needs no more delays.
Octopus Energy pledges £15bn investment in offshore wind by the end of the decade July 24, 2023 Octopus Energy will team up with institutional investors to spend $20bn (£15.6bn) on offshore wind projects over the rest of the decade.`
Relax some net zero measures, says Michael Gove July 23, 2023 Top Conservative minister Michael Gove has called for some net zero measures to be relaxed as he warned against green policies becoming a “religious crusade”. Gove’s intervention came in the wake of a Labour defeat in the Uxbridge by-election which saw the victorious Conservative MP Steve Tuckwell run a single-issue campaign opposing the ULEZ rollout. [...]
G20 fails to reach deal for slashing fossil fuels and ramping up renewables July 23, 2023 The G20 failed on Saturday to reach consensus on phasing down fossil fuels, following objections by some producer nations.
Ovo: Shareholders for UK’s fourth biggest energy firm invest further £200m as profits slump July 21, 2023 Ovo shareholders have poured an extra £200m into the owner of the UK’s fourth-largest energy supplier.
Former PM Liz Truss supports second backbench revolt over onshore wind July 20, 2023 The government is bracing for a fresh attempt from Conservative backbenchers, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Monarchy’s funding recalculated after boost to Crown Estate’s revenue from wind farm deals July 20, 2023 The Sovereign Grant – which is used to fund the monarchy’s official duties – will make up just 12 per cent of the Crown Estate’s net profits next year, down from 25 per cent, the Treasury has announced. The change has been introduced following a significant boost in the Crown Estate’s profits from offshore wind [...]