Claire Coutinho

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary sets out vision for 'ambitious, innovative and pragmatic' approach to meeting UK climate goals

Government unveils confirms plans to deliver next generation nuclear plants by the mid-2030s, as Prime Minister accused of telling 'dangerous lies' over net zero

New Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary attacks Labour's green investment plans and promises 'pragmatic' approach to decarbonisation, but Tory backbenchers threaten 'political row' over government's own net zero policies

Formal process for securing private investment in flagship nuclear projects kicks off, with prospective investors invited to register their interest

Ministers claim new scheme will help upgrade more than 300,000 inefficient homes, delivering annual energy bill savings of £300 to £400

New memorandum of understanding aims to boost both states’ efforts to accelerate renewables development, deploy new interconnectors, and enhance energy security

Proposed changes aim to 'increase our energy security and develop a cleaner, greener economy', but industry warns they will have negligible impact on renewable energy pipeline

Former junior Minister at Department for Education to head up DESNZ, after Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as Defence Secretary