Focus on Great British Energy
Great British Energy is an initiative of Britain’s new Labour government. It will be a publicly-owned energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, home-grown energy.
New vision for UK seabed as The Crown Estate publishes bold approach to drive energy transition and nature recovery
11 Sept 2024 An ambitious vision for how the UK’s seabed can continue to support the accelerated delivery of nature recovery and the...
£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says
British MPs debate the creation of publicly owned GB Energy, clashing claims of energy security with fears of a taxpayer black hole.
Reform UK MP accuses Ed Miliband of being ‘obsessed’ with renewable energy
Reform UK's Richard Tice attacks wind and solar auctions as being 'more expensive' in heated debate with Energy Secretary.
UK renewables auction brings 9.6GW of clean power projects
The latest round of contracts includes nine new offshore wind farms as UK auctions enough clean projects to power 11 million homes.
New Bill will allow Crown Estate to invest more in green energy, says UK minister
Giving the Crown Estate the ability to invest more widely in growth opportunities will, the minister said, “increase the frequency of leasing for...
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.
UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.
Sir Keir Starmer: Key role for Wales in making Britain energy superpower
Welsh wind farms scheme praised by Prime Minister as crucial to the UK's transition to renewable energy.
North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a ‘wrecking ball’
Drilling companies say to expect a sharp drop in revenue following increased UK windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Net zero transition needs significant investment to avoid failure, report warns
Scotland’s route to net zero must include significant investment to avoid failure, a report has warned. The investment report by the Just Transition...
