Coutinho: Firms to be given more rooftop space for solar October 2, 2023 Businesses will be able to use more of their rooftops to generate solar power to reduce the technology’s presence in the countryside.
IMF warns on unsustainable rising debt burden from climate change policies October 2, 2023 Policies to tackle climate change could send debt to unsustainable levels unless governments are able to find new revenue sources, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned today.
UK tax climate putting a block on renewable projects, energy boss warns October 2, 2023 The government needs to reduce the tax burden on renewable producers or risk more companies pulling out of projects.
UK signs pact on hydrogen development with Germany September 27, 2023 The UK has partnered with Germany to advance hydrogen development in a bid to boost international trade, jobs and investment. Energy efficiency and green finance minister Lord Martin Callanan visited the European country to sign the agreement with Germany’s state energy secretary Philip Nimmermann. At the UK embassy in Berlin, the two nations agreed to [...]
Drax suffers share price scare after shorting schemes unveiled September 26, 2023 Drax's share price has endured a wild journey on the London Stock Exchange today, with backers seemingly spooked.
Sunak climbdown a ‘reality check’ for UK’s net zero ambitions, says energy boss September 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak's rowback of green pledges was a "reality check" for net zero, the chief regulator of gas distribution company Cadent said.
Brits split over Sunak’s net zero delays, poll reveals September 21, 2023 The British public is divided over Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay some of the UK's net zero plans, fresh polling by YouGov has revealed.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust weighs up asset sales amid turmoil September 21, 2023 Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust is considering offloading a number of assets to generate cash amid challenging conditions.
Net Zero: Labour pledge to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles September 21, 2023 The Labour Party has pledged it would reinstate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 if elected into government.
Sunak’s green tweaks were mild – but his inconsistent net zero approach risks permanently alienating business September 21, 2023 Sunak's pledged row back of green pledges are less radical than expected - but rhetoric and consistency matter just as much as sound policy.