Policy

Kemi Badenoch launches campaign 'to get Britain drilling again', as Labour slams 'same failed Tory energy policy that caused the worst cost of living crisis in a generation'

Defra advances £1bn plan for new national forests designed to boost carbon sequestration and improve access to nature for new homes

Treasury reportedly considering scaling back energy efficiency schemes, as part of efforts to curb energy bills

Climate ministers agree compromise climate deal, featuring review clause and potential for a larger contribution from carbon credits

Latest official analysis of national climate pledges delivers only marginal reduction in projected temperature increases that are set to far exceed 2C goal

Leading clean tech investors call on government to deliver reforms that 'show that clean industry is not the enemy of growth'

Open letter ahead of COP30 warns health crisis caused by climate change is escalating and calls for global action to recognise fossil fuels as a 'core threat to human wellbeing'

The government has signalled it wants the Budget to reduce energy bills - reforming the system of green levies should be the obvious mechanism for doing so

National Energy System Operator seeking feedback on blueprint for connecting over 50GW of new offshore wind power capacity to the grid

Experts warn proposal to remove VAT from energy bills would disproportionately benefit richer households and could result in higher emissions