Michael Gove

'Totally unacceptable': Anger as government approves first UK coal mine in 30 years

Policy

'Totally unacceptable': Anger as government approves first UK coal mine in 30 years

Government argues coal mine would be compatible with net zero goals, but MPs across political spectrum condemn move as a 'backward step' for UK climate action

clock 07 December 2022 • 6 min read
Government delays Cumbria coal mine planning decision until after COP27

Energy

Government delays Cumbria coal mine planning decision until after COP27

Decision over whether to give green light to new coking coal mine now set for December following yet another delay

clock 02 November 2022 • 4 min read
A new coal mine in Cumbria makes no sense for the climate - or Britain's energy security

Infrastructure

A new coal mine in Cumbria makes no sense for the climate - or Britain's energy security

clock 27 April 2022 • 5 min read
'You can have any realistic policy, as long as it's green': Michael Gove hits back at net zero critics

Politics

'You can have any realistic policy, as long as it's green': Michael Gove hits back at net zero critics

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities once described himself as a ‘shy green’, but he’s far from shy about it now

clock 17 March 2022 • 10 min read
Cabinet reshuffle: Michael Gove replaces Robert Jenrick as Housing Secretary

Policy

Cabinet reshuffle: Michael Gove replaces Robert Jenrick as Housing Secretary

Former Environment Secretary set to replace Jenrick at helm of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as Liz Truss is appointed Foreign Secretary

clock 15 September 2021 • 4 min read

Politics

'Legacy of weakening': Is the government failing on its 'green Brexit' pledges?

Greener UK claims many UK protections on chemicals, nature, waste and air quality are weaker now than they were under the EU

clock 16 March 2021 • 5 min read

Politics

Michael Gove declares UK has a 'moral responsibility' to lead global Green Industrial Revolution

Cabinet Secretary sets out government's priorities for COP26 Summit, but is reticent on whether he wants the job of Summit President

clock 11 February 2020 • 4 min read

Politics

Can the government bring an end to the COP26 confusion?

Michael Gove is hotly tipped to take up the reins of the crucial Glasgow Summit, but has the government truly internalised the scale of the task it now faces

clock 10 February 2020 • 9 min read

Politics

'Carbon tested' Budget: Treasury mulls incentives for green home upgrades and electric cars

The Times reports Treasury is considering new energy efficiency funding programme, including potential incentives for households that undertake green upgrades

clock 10 February 2020 • 4 min read

Politics

'It was an honour to be asked': David Cameron turns down COP26 top job

Former PM says UN climate conference in Glasgow is 'absolutely vital' but that a government minister should be COP26 President

clock 05 February 2020 • 5 min read