Government urged for stamp duty rebate on green home upgrades

MPs and think tanks advocate for a ‘rebate to renovate’ tax refund scheme

Chancellor “bitterly disappointed” as court backs gas drilling in Surrey

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has expressed disappointment over the Court of Appeal’s approval of a gas drilling project in his Surrey constituency

Chancellor urges Thames Water on Surrey compensation

Jeremy Hunt has criticised Thames Water for inadequate compensation to Surrey residents facing prolonged water supply issues

Energy industry reacts to Autumn Statement

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

Autumn Statement: Will there be energy bill support?

The government’s reported offer of £1,000 for allowing pylons in residential areas sparks controversy, with critics highlighting concerns about geographical disparities in assistance

Surrey residents queue for bottled water amid water cuts

Thousands in Surrey face water shortages as a result of Storm Ciarán disrupting treatment works, leading to long queues for bottled water

Ofgem cracks down on overcharging of business customers

Ofgem plans to unveil findings of non-domestic market review this summer

UK response to US and EU green strategies delayed until autumn

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said the delay will allow the UK to evaluate the EU’s response

UK launches first carbon capture rail corridor

The ‘Rail to Zero’ project offers a promising solution for dispersed industrial sites to achieve permanent carbon storage

‘Diesel charged at nine times the price at pump’

Despite the wholesale price gap between petrol and diesel now just at 1.5p, if you’re filling up a diesel vehicle at the pump you’ll be paying 20p, new data has shown