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All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Economy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant overhaul of the government's net zero policy, including pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Tory MP Says Electric Cars Could Cause 'Blackouts' Without More Nuclear Power
Energy
Tory MP Says Electric Cars Could Cause "Blackouts" Without More Nuclear Power
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After 'Anxiety' Over Net Zero
Energy
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After "Anxiety" Over Net Zero
Government Cooling On Green Pledges Could Damage Business And Investment
Energy
Government Cooling On Green Pledges Could Damage Business And Investment
Energy Bosses To Be Summoned By MPs Over Looming Winter Bills Crisis
Energy
Energy Bosses To Be Summoned By MPs Over Looming Winter Bills Crisis
Labour MP Challenges Grant Shapps To Justify 'Insane' Onshore Wind Ban
Energy
Labour MP Challenges Grant Shapps To Justify "Insane" Onshore Wind Ban
The House Live
Rishi Sunak has taken the first steps towards a net zero path that works for all
Energy
By Mark Wild
Rishi Sunak has taken the first steps towards a net zero path that works for all
A smarter, more flexible energy system, enabled by smart meters, is on the horizon Partner content
Energy
By Cornwall Insight
A smarter, more flexible energy system, enabled by smart meters, is on the horizon
Let’s power up Britain with new nuclear
Energy
By Virginia Crosbie MP
Let’s power up Britain with new nuclear
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Tory MP Warns Downing Street A Centralised Digital Currency Could Risk Privacy
Tory MP Warns Downing Street A Centralised Digital Currency Could Risk Privacy
Economy
The rule of law is under threat
The rule of law is under threat
By Fiona Rutherford
Home affairs
The Lib Dems have a community-led vision to tackle the housing crisis
The Lib Dems have a community-led vision to tackle the housing crisis
By Baroness Thornhill
Communities
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All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Economy
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant overhaul of the government's net zero policy, including pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy industry bosses have praised Labour's approach to green policy as criticism mounts over the government's rhetoric on the environment.
A hot mess – the difficulties of decarbonising home heating
Energy
By Adam Bell
A hot mess – the difficulties of decarbonising home heating
Adam Bell, head of policy at Stonehaven, walks us through the perils and pitfalls in trying to decarbonise the heating of our homes
Energy news
Why the Conservatives should get behind hydrogen Partner content
Economy
By SGN
Why the Conservatives should get behind hydrogen
Hydrogen can drive growth and help the UK become a net energy exporter by 2040.
The first climate lawsuit against Russia may have huge implications across the world
Environment
By Catherine Higham
The first climate lawsuit against Russia may have huge implications across the world
Russia, the climate crisis, and the energy transition have been a constant presence in the European press for weeks now.
Labour's 'Green Growth' Plan Has Gone Down Well With The Party, Even If They Can't Properly Explain It
Economy
Labour's 'Green Growth' Plan Has Gone Down Well With The Party, Even If They Can't Properly Explain It
Labour has placed a "Green Growth" revolution to boost the economy and deliver energy security at the heart of its pitch for power at party conference in Liverpool this week, but those tasked with selling it on the doorstep worry business “jargon” could alienate voters.
Boosting UK Energy Security Partner content
Energy
By SSE
Boosting UK Energy Security
Clean energy champion SSE is investing billions in homegrown electricity.
Gary Smith interview: 'I think the public are on our side and not on the side of the politicians'
Energy
By Tali Fraser
Gary Smith interview: 'I think the public are on our side and not on the side of the politicians'
With industrial action back in vogue, GMB general secretary Gary Smith sees ‘a thousand fires lit’ in workplaces across the country – and tells Tali Fraser he’s not waiting for politicians to secure change
My Labour Manifesto: Climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
Environment
By Clive Lewis MP
My Labour Manifesto: Climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit
Clive Lewis shares his ideas for a winning policy programme
Highlighting the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK this party conference season Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
Highlighting the role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK this party conference season
The UK has a target to be net zero by 2050. That means reducing harmful CO2 emissions by 100%. Those emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, diesel and fossil gas – to power our industries, run our cars and lorries and heat our homes and businesses. We have to find new ways – greener ways – to do these things.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of Supporting 'Dangerous Fringe Ideas' After Fracking U-Turn
Communities
Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of Supporting "Dangerous Fringe Ideas" After Fracking U-Turn
Labour has accused Jacob Rees-Mogg of supporting "dangerous fringe" ideas after the new Business Secretary insisted the government would be pressing ahead with new fracking projects.
How Labour can shift the narrative from short to long-term solutions on the energy crisis Partner content
Environment
By SGN
How Labour can shift the narrative from short to long-term solutions on the energy crisis
With a tough winter ahead, Labour has the chance to articulate how we can achieve a just transition to net zero.
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg Says Energy Bill Offers 'Huge Support' For Businesses
Energy
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg Says Energy Bill Offers "Huge Support" For Businesses
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has said the government's energy support for businesses will offer a “huge support” for firms facing dramatically increased energy bills this winter.
The energy bills freeze is welcome but now we need to insulate the nation
Energy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
The energy bills freeze is welcome but now we need to insulate the nation
An energy bill freeze is in – a huge relief to millions of households – but no one has any doubt this crisis is far from over.
Government Is Split Over Whether To Tell People To Cut Down Energy Use
Economy
Government Is Split Over Whether To Tell People To Cut Down Energy Use
Senior Tories are engaged in an ideological battle over whether to launch a public information campaign telling people how to reduce their energy consumption this winter, or if government should stay out of individual household matters, as ministers prepare to confirm details of their plan to freeze the price cap.
Pubs And Restaurants Want More Than Six Months Energy Support To Avoid Closures
Energy
Pubs And Restaurants Want More Than Six Months Energy Support To Avoid Closures
Leading figures in the UK’s hospitality industry say the government’s energy bills package for businesses won’t last long enough to save thousands of pubs from going to the wall this winter.
Liz Truss Is 'Shooting Herself In The Foot' With Short-Term Fossil Fuel Focus, Energy Experts Say
Economy
Liz Truss Is "Shooting Herself In The Foot" With Short-Term Fossil Fuel Focus, Energy Experts Say
Energy experts have warned that Liz Truss's major push on fossil fuel projects, including North Sea oil and gas and fracking, will fail to improve the UK's energy supplies during the winter months.
Kwasi Kwarteng Will Hold A Cost Of Living Mini-Budget On Friday Before Party Conferences
Economy
Kwasi Kwarteng Will Hold A Cost Of Living Mini-Budget On Friday Before Party Conferences
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will use a mini-budget on Friday 23 September to set out the Liz Truss government's plans for tax cuts and how the energy cap freeze will work, after the Queen's death caused delay to the anticipated event.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Join Policy@Manchester at Party Conferences
Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester’s sector leading policy engagement institute, are running an exciting programme for Labour and Conservative conferences.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Nuclear Power: The Role of Government

In 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair assured Britain that nuclear was “back on the agenda with a vengeance”. Boris Johnson has described his commitment to deliver nuclear at “warp speed”, and the three intervening Prime Ministers have also emphasised their support for nuclear. Yet Britain’s first new nuclear plant – Hinkley Point C (HPC) – is still some years from operation and, despite recent progress at Sizewell C, there is no confirmed successor project. Academics from The University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute, Adrian Bull and Will Bodel, examine the gap between intention and reality and highlight policy recommendations from a new paper by the Dalton Nuclear Policy Group.


Energy Price Guarantee: How Will Liz Truss’s Plan To Freeze Energy Bills At £2,500 Work?
Energy
Energy Price Guarantee: How Will Liz Truss’s Plan To Freeze Energy Bills At £2,500 Work?
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a bold new package of support to try and blunt the impact of soaring energy prices and keep average bills below £2,500 for the next two years.
Partner content
Energy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET respond to the Prime Minister's energy announcement
In response to the Prime Minister’s energy announcement today, Charmaine Coutinho, member of the IET’s Energy Panel said:
Liz Truss Promises Households Won’t Pay Over £2,500 For Energy Under New Plans
Energy
Liz Truss Promises Households Won’t Pay Over £2,500 For Energy Under New Plans
Liz Truss has pledged that bills for the typical household will not exceed £2,500 as part of her plans to tackle rising energy bills and soaring inflation.
Levelling Up Secretary Says Fracking Could Be Necessary To Overcome Energy Crisis
Communities
Levelling Up Secretary Says Fracking Could Be Necessary To Overcome Energy Crisis
Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke has said the controversial practice of fracking should be "looked at" as part of new measures to diversify the UK's energy supply.
Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
Advertising Association statements on new Cabinet appointments
Following the recent UK Cabinet appointments, the Advertising Association has issued the below statements.
Care Homes Facing 1,000% Rise In Energy Costs Say They Could Be Forced To Close
Health
Care Homes Facing 1,000% Rise In Energy Costs Say They Could Be Forced To Close
Care home providers have warned they could be forced to shut down if they do not receive urgent support from government because of "unsustainable" energy costs.
Liz Truss must scrap the energy price cap rise and call a general election
Economy
By Wera Hobhouse MP
Liz Truss must scrap the energy price cap rise and call a general election
The new Prime Minister's in-tray is stacking up. Households are facing a catastrophic increase in energy prices this autumn and so far we have heard very little about what Liz Truss is planning, apart from a commitment to protect the profits of oil and gas giants at the expense of the British public.
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