Andy Burnham

Next PM must move quickly to provide a 'sense of security and stability', as polling finds 59 per cent of Brits do not think energy bills will ever become more affordable

Andy Burnham's big speech failed to mention climate action or the net zero transition, but it hinted at how both could be central to his drive to deliver good economic growth for every postcode

Prime Minister-in-waiting sets out plans for major devolution drive, local transition plans, and reform of essential utilities

Energy company challenges next Prime Minister to shield households from 'financial nightmare' of high bills and finally decouple electricity prices from gas

BusinessGreen reflects on a busy week for the UK green economy, as the Climate Change Committee offers its take on what should be at the top of the agenda for Keir Starmer's successor

New group to identify climate-related threats, as likely next Prime Minister faces fresh calls to prioritise decarbonisation efforts

Seventh Carbon Budget secures comfortable majority in House of Commons, as Labour, Lib Dems and Greens back new emissions target

MPs are set to vote today on the Seventh Carbon Budget, which would commit the UK to reducing its emissions by 87 per cent by 2040

Decision paves way for new Prime Minister to take office by September at the latest

Reports suggest Starmer is to announce he will leave Downing Street in the coming months, paving the way for a change of leadership and a debate over the government’s net zero strategy