Liz Truss

Sweeping energy support package set to be announced later today, as campaigners urge government to prioritise energy efficiency measures and renewables projects

There is a widespread political, economic, business, and economic consensus that renewables, energy efficiency, and net zero are a key part of the solution to the UK's challenges this winter and beyond - it should be difficult for the new PM to ignore...

Survation poll of over 6,000 people reveals over three quarters support new renewables projects in their local area

Flurry of calls from MPs and campaigners argue major renewables drive, household insulation, and support to struggling households are critical to tackling energy security crisis

Liz Truss appoints new Cabinet, as green groups, business leaders, and advisors all call for urgent action to accelerate net zero transition

Meeting net zero can boost UK's energy sovereignty and guard against volatile fossil fuel prices, Climate Change Committee and National Infrastructure Commission tell new Prime Minister

Truss's first speech as PM touts vision for 'aspiration nation' characterised by tax cuts and business-led growth, but leaves out any mention of net zero, nature, or the climate crisis

But conflicting reports mean questions remain over how much new price fixing approach will cost – and who will pay for it

Liz Truss may have been confirmed as the next Prime Minister, but her approach to the big energy and environmental issues facing the UK remains remarkably opaque

Green business figures, politicians, think tanks, experts and more react to news that Britain has a new PM