Focus on Economy
Oil and gas windfall tax rise would cost the economy £13bn, UK trade body warns
Increased windfall taxes on the UK’s offshore oil and gas industries would cost the economy about £13 billion.
African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
Africa contributes only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but its rapid growth could increase emissions without sustainable development.
UK govt unlocks up to £5.5bn for new nuclear power station subsidy scheme
The UK unlocks up to £5.5 billion in subsidies for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, despite financial and environmental concerns.
Wary of Trump, US minerals projects rush to close government loans
Battery and EV mineral firms hope to pay back collective $25bn in loans to US government amid fears Trump would shut down program.
UK energy bosses meet minister as winter fuel squeeze defended
Government sticks to removal of UK winter fuel payment for pensioners but providers called on for talks on helping vulnerable households.
US clean energy jobs growth rate double that of overall jobs, report says
Employment in clean energy businesses rose by 4.2% in the US last year, compared with an overall job growth rate of 2%.
