Politics

Boris Johnson and Kwasi Kwarteng are reportedly in favour of lifting effective moratorium on new onshore wind developments in England, but plans face stiff opposition from his cabinet colleagues

CBI warns Treasury needs to combine immediate support for households and small businesses with a long-term plan to accelerate the net zero transition

The current crisis is likely to see a rapid shift in much needed energy investments in rich countries, but sadly there is little evidence those countries will look outwards with their capital, writes Ed King of the European Climate Foundation

Briefings by senior ministers ahead of Energy Security Strategy suggest plan will include new target for nuclear, cheap heat pumps loans, and planning reforms to fast track onshore wind development

Major poll of 30,000 people suggests Europeans are concerned about climate change and want ambitious action to tackle it, but lack confidence the issue will be resolved by mid-century

Numbers crunched by Onward think tank, Carbon Brief website, and University of Oxford researchers set out economic case for accelerating move away from fossil fuels

More than 500 scientists and academics sign open letter demanding change

Reports over the weekend suggest growng discord between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson about the extent to which new nuclear and clean energy projects should feature in UK's response to soaring energy bills

The Spring Statement should set out stronger support for boosting household energy efficiency, write Green Alliance's Joe Tetlow and Sam Alvis

Upcoming Energy Security Strategy expected to include higher targets for offshore and floating wind, alongside new energy efficiency measures