BEIS

News of rescue funding comes after reports that government refused start-up's appeal for £30m in emergency backing

Rishi Sunak has rounded out his first reshuffle with the reappointment of a number of experienced ministers to crucial green roles

George Freeman also confirmed as Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, as Mark Spencer reappointed as Environment Minister

COP26 President also argues ramping up clean energy investment and insulating homes should be top priorities for Rishi Sunak as Britain's new Prime Minister

New Prime Minister promises to place Conservative 2019 manifesto at heart of his administration as Grant Shapps replaces Jacob Rees-Mogg at BEIS

Industry urges Business Secretary to rethink legislation that would give government sweeping powers over energy market in light of change of Prime Minister

World Meteorological Organisation calls for doubling of clean energy supplies within eight years alongside increased focus on adaptation and resilience

Liz Truss reportedly blocks plans for public communication campaign, as OVO and National Grid both advance plans to ease pressure on grid at peak times

Around 130,000 low-income households could see bills slashed as homes receive energy efficiency upgrades through the government's Help to Heat funding

New innovation programme aims to accelerate development of solutions that reduce the barriers to domestic heat pump deployment