Politics

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Reports suggest Andy Burnham is poised to approve fresh fossil fuel projects in the North Sea, sparking row over manifesto pledge not to allow 'new licences to explore new fields'

European Commission sets out plan to ease carbon costs for industry and unveils Electrification Action Plan - but campaigners fear reforms could slow pace of decarbonisation