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Politics

Polly Billington joins Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Politics

Polly Billington joins Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Andy Burnham announces latest appointments to key green economy roles, as Number 10 confirms Environment Minister Mary Creagh and Energy Minister Lord Whitehead have left government

clock 23 July 2026 • 4 min read
Poll: Three-quarters of MPs support UK's 2050 net zero target

Politics

Poll: Three-quarters of MPs support UK's 2050 net zero target

Climate Barometer survey takes temperature check of climate and clean energy policy sentiment in Parliament, suggesting strong cross-party support for net zero goals remains

clock 23 July 2026 • 5 min read
Where does Andy Burnham stand on retrofit and net zero?

Buildings

Where does Andy Burnham stand on retrofit and net zero?

As the new Prime Minister settles into Number 10, Elmhurst Energy's managing director Stuart Fairlie looks at his record in Greater Manchester and explores what it could mean for the UK's retrofit journey

clock 23 July 2026 • 4 min read
Number 10 confirms Katie White and Michael Shanks to remain at DESNZ

Politics

Number 10 confirms Katie White and Michael Shanks to remain at DESNZ

Andy Burnham continues his shake-up of government with wave of junior ministerial appointments

clock 22 July 2026 • 2 min read
Analysts warn energy bills still set to rise, despite VAT cut

Taxation

Analysts warn energy bills still set to rise, despite VAT cut

Cornwall Insight calculates decision to remove VAT from electricity will save average household £44, but bills are still set to climb two per cent due to rising gas prices

clock 21 July 2026 • 4 min read
North star: Will this time be different?

Politics

North star: Will this time be different?

Andy Burnham's Cabinet appointments and cuts to VAT on electricity bills suggest a commitment to net zero will remain, but can he marry new fossil fuel projects with continued decarbonisation?

clock 21 July 2026 • 6 min read
Burnham announces 'immediate action' to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills

Taxation

Burnham announces 'immediate action' to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills

Decision will cut energy bills for average household by £45 a year and reduce running costs for heat pumps and electric vehicles

clock 21 July 2026 • 5 min read
Cabinet Reshuffle: Miatta Fahnbulleh appointed as Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary

Politics

Cabinet Reshuffle: Miatta Fahnbulleh appointed as Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary

Andy Burnham confirms top team, with Ed Miliband promoted to Foreign Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds returning as Business Secretary, Angela Eagle confirmed as Environment Secretary, and John Healey appointed Chancellor

clock 21 July 2026 • 4 min read
Poll: Most voters want Andy Burnham to accelerate UK climate and nature action

Politics

Poll: Most voters want Andy Burnham to accelerate UK climate and nature action

More in Common polling highlights deep public concern about climate impacts and nature loss, with more than half feeling Labour's efforts to date have not been ambitious enough

clock 21 July 2026 • 3 min read
'We need to be better': Andy Burnham promises 'new economic model', as he kicks off Cabinet reshuffle

Politics

'We need to be better': Andy Burnham promises 'new economic model', as he kicks off Cabinet reshuffle

New Prime Minister promises series of policy measures to tackle cost of living and devolve power across the UK, as he confirms John Healey as his new Chancellor

clock 20 July 2026 • 6 min read
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