Spending Review

Firms behind carbon capture and storage project welcome £200m of initial development funding, but concerns grow over future of public sector energy efficiency funding

The government still faces plenty of economic challenges, but the Spending Review pointed to its seriousness in advancing the green economy

BusinessGreen rounds up all the key spending announcements today from the Treasury in support of clean energy, low carbon industry, sustainable transport, and nature-friendly farming

Business leaders, campaigners, and climate experts react to Spending Review that reiterated government support for the net zero transition

Rachel Reeves confirms funding for nuclear projects, carbon capture hubs, clean tech R&D, skills programmes, and public transport upgrades in major boost for green economy

Chancellor expected to confirm backing for nuclear projects, public transport, and Warm Homes Plan in hotly-anticipated Spending Review

Government says revamped Great British Energy - Nuclear agency is aiming to confirm first site for SMR development by the end of the year

Plans for 3.2GW nuclear power project in Suffolk given major boost, as government confirms multi-billion-pound investment as part of Spending Review

Reports suggest Spending Review could confirm manifesto pledge to double energy efficiency funding, but concerns remain over several key green programmes

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: June 2025