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UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024, analysis finds
In total, a record 58% of the UK’s power in 2024 came from clean energy sources, renewables and nuclear.
Pylon wars: Battle between builders and ‘blockers’ mounts across UK
Plans to build thousands of new pylons in rural UK to meet clean power targets face backlash from communities across the country.
UK car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target: analysis finds
The UK car industry is set meet the government's EV sales mandate this year despite some manufacturers complaining it is too tough.
Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, UK ministers urged
The 'Sunshine Bill,' a U.K. private member's bill would would bake into law a standard for newbuilds to come with solar panels on...
UK can have clean, stable power by 2030 — without heavy reliance on biomass
U.K. can achieve a stable, decarbonised power system by 2030 with reduced biomass reliance, driven by wind, solar and better interconnections.
Starmer backs changes to nature protection rules to boost building
Keir Starmer backs easing rules aimed at protecting nature that have been blamed for hampering major building projects.
UK’s Labour Party to reform energy regulator to give more protections after bills crisis
Labour set out sweeping plans for how it will decarbonise the grid by 2030 earlier in December.
Britain’s turbines set new wind record ‘taking centre stage in clean energy mix’
Britain’s turbines set a new maximum wind record, topping 22,000 megawatts for the first time on Sunday, figures indicate.
UK, Norway sign joint agreement to enhance carbon capture
Keir Starmer and Norway's PM sign joint agreement to enhance carbon capture efforts, aiming for finalization in 2025.
Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership
Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.
