Rishi Sunak

The war in Ukraine, cost of living crisis, and imminent local elections all underscore the need to accelerate the net zero transition - but fresh Treasury support for decarbonisation efforts appears unlikely

Letter to HMT from more than 30 organisations warns millions more homes risk falling into fuel poverty this year without further support for insulation and other measures

Rishi Sunak calls on Bank of England to encourage financial sector to back domestic oil and gas production 'where practical and relevant'

Leaked documents show Treasury rejected plans to increase energy bill 'rebate' to households and boost energy efficiency funding

But campaigners slam strategy that will 'do nothing to help the UK get off Russian gas this year', warning 'the person who will be happiest with it is Vladimir Putin'

The Environmental Audit Committee has written to Rishi Sunak and National Statistician Sir Ian Diamond calling for the UK to adopt a more rounded definition of economic success

Ahead of launch of Boiler Upgrade Grant scheme, polling shows significant numbers of households are considering switching to electric heating technologies

FT reports plan is being held up, with officials claiming Chancellor Rishi Sunak 'doesn't want to provide any new money'

From clean tech VAT cuts to some glaring green omissions, BusinessGreen runs down the key net zero announcements from yesterday's mini-budget

Chancellor confirms plan to overhaul R&D credits system, as he announces plan to bring forward reliefs for businesses investing in clean heat and energy technologies