Spring Budget confirms fuel duty freeze

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Budget today, including a 2p reduction in National Insurance for workers

Spring Budget to include £5bn freeze on fuel duty

In his final budget before the election, the Chancellor is anticipated to freeze fuel duty today

MPs call for Thames Water bailout plan disclosure

A group of MPs has urged the government to publish its contingency plans for bailing out Thames Water amid fears that taxpayers could be liable for significant costs

UK urged to lead on heat networks

The Association for Decentralised Energy’s Winter Reception highlighted the UK’s potential to lead in heat networks

MPs raise concerns over gigafactory support

The Business and Trade Committee has emphasised that the government’s support for gigafactories fails to meet key tests

MPs push to scrap energy standing charges

A petition, spearheaded by SNP MP Martyn Day, is gaining traction in Parliament, calling for the abolition of daily standing charges for energy

Alok Sharma opposes government’s oil and gas bill

Former COP26 President has said he will not support Rishi Sunak’s oil and gas bill, asserting that it undermines the UK’s climate commitments

Council introduces emissions-based parking charges

Greenwich Council has introduced tiered parking rates, charging owners of high-emission vehicles up to £7 per hour for on-street parking, while zero emission vehicles could pay as little as 70p

Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

Solar Energy UK has welcomed the government’s move to broaden permitted development rights for rooftop solar panels

Energy industry reacts to Autumn Statement

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement faces criticism about geographical-based bill relief and perceived shortcomings in addressing fuel poverty