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Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity

Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity

Friday, 13 December 2024

Government delivers on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change to build an energy system that can bring down bills for households and businesses for good...

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Agreement in principle saves renewables jobs on Isle of Wight

Agreement in principle saves renewables jobs on Isle of Wight

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

An agreement in principle with Vestas is set to save 300 jobs. ...

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Contracts signed for UK’s first carbon capture projects in Teesside

Contracts signed for UK’s first carbon capture projects in Teesside

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

New chapter for the UK's clean industry as financial close reached for East Coast Cluster site projects....

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UK and US announce first joint project in fusion energy innovation??

UK and US announce first joint project in fusion energy innovation??

Monday, 09 December 2024

UK and US launch £40.5 million joint fusion project with Tokamak Energy to advance clean energy technology that will unlock near-unlimited clean power...

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Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Nuclear 2024 conference: Energy Secretary speech

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, spoke at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear 2024 conference....

Over 100,000 former mineworkers receive first pension increase

Over 100,000 former mineworkers receive first pension increase

Friday, 29 November 2024

Former mineworkers have received their first pension increase following the government transferring £1.5 billion to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme. ...

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Expanding and strengthening the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Expanding and strengthening the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Thursday, 28 November 2024

UK Emissions Trading Scheme continues commitments to expand the scheme and further limit carbon emissions. ...

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UK unveils funding boost to help forest nations fight climate change

UK unveils funding boost to help forest nations fight climate change

Friday, 22 November 2024

Government pledges £239 million funding to halt and reverse deforestation in forest-rich nations, supporting global efforts to tackle climate change ...

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Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes

Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Up to 300,000 homes to benefit from upgrades next year, as government continues rollout of the Warm Homes Plan....

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UK and US join forces to speed up advanced nuclear technologies

UK and US join forces to speed up advanced nuclear technologies

Monday, 18 November 2024

New agreement for civil nuclear collaboration signed by UK and US at COP29 in Baku, helping strengthen energy security....

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UK backs clean power innovation to speed up global energy transition

UK backs clean power innovation to speed up global energy transition

Friday, 15 November 2024

UK spearheads global efforts to combat climate change with a funding package to help developing countries transition to clean energy....

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New coal mining licences will be banned

New coal mining licences will be banned

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Legislation will be introduced to restrict licences for new coal mines as UK embraces clean energy future....

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UK shows international leadership in tackling climate crisis

UK shows international leadership in tackling climate crisis

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

UK government announces new climate goals at COP29, including reducing emissions by 81% by 2035, as Prime Minister calls on other countries to bring f...

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Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action before COP29

Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action before COP29

Thursday, 07 November 2024

Government hosts roundtables to strengthen global climate action ahead of COP29....

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Government welcomes Official Partners for COP29?

Government welcomes Official Partners for COP29?

Monday, 04 November 2024

The Official Partners sponsoring the UK's Pavilion at COP29 are: AVEVA, UK Corporate Leaders Group, DP World, National Grid, Octopus Energy, SSE and S...

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Government ends miners’ pension injustice

Government ends miners’ pension injustice

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Historic injustice reversed as 112,000 former coalminers finally have £1.5 billion from their pension scheme transferred to them, boosting their pensi...

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Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling

Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The government will consult on updated environmental guidance for offshore oil and gas projects, following a Supreme Court ruling....

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More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power

More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power

Monday, 28 October 2024

Consultation on proposed changes to improve the planning system for large energy projects in Scotland....

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Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation

Six towns and cities to pilot clean heating innovation

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Government announces England's first-ever heat network zones, supporting businesses and building owners to benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating....

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Strategic plan for long term energy infrastructure

Strategic plan for long term energy infrastructure

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Strategic spatial plan to provide a blueprint for Great Britain’s energy infrastructure...

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Transition Finance Market Review launch

Transition Finance Market Review launch

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Keynote speech by Minister for Industry at the launch event for the Transition Finance Market Review....

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future

Thursday, 17 October 2024

UK and Scottish Governments step up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skills and training. ...

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Action to boost jobs and investment for clean energy in Scotland

Action to boost jobs and investment for clean energy in Scotland

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

UK Government accelerates "skills passport" and with Scottish Government strikes deal for Great British Energy to work with Scottish public bodies. ...

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New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed

New chair of North Sea Transition Authority appointed

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

The Energy Secretary has appointed Liz Ditchburn to chair the North Sea Transition Authority....

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New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage

New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects....

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Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission

Energy experts appointed to deliver clean power 2030 mission

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Government appoints leading industry and academic experts to the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission to help accelerate UK's mission to decarbonise t...

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Government reignites industrial heartlands 10 days out from the International Investment Summit

Government reignites industrial heartlands 10 days out from the International Investment Summit

Friday, 04 October 2024

Government confirms funding to launch the UK's first carbon capture sites, set to bring thousands of new skilled jobs, billions in private investment ...

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Solar taskforce meets in drive for clean power

Solar taskforce meets in drive for clean power

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Taskforce to accelerate the UK's solar energy rollout to strengthen energy independence and deliver updated roadmap as part of 2030 clean power missio...

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Aberdeen to host Great British Energy HQ in UK wide clean energy drive

Aberdeen to host Great British Energy HQ in UK wide clean energy drive

Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Great British Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen, with 2 smaller sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow....

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Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills

Home upgrade revolution as renters set for warmer homes and cheaper bills

Sunday, 22 September 2024

New plans to boost minimum energy efficiency standards for all rented homes....

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