Sunak shuts door on net zero referendum

The Prime Minister has expressed confidence in the public’s commitment to net zero but emphasised a pragmatic and inclusive approach to achieving it

‘UK’s climate pledge rollback could lead to higher household energy bills’

The ADE has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, emphasising the importance of decentralised energy for sustainability and economic growth

UK hosts £100bn energy investment summit

Energy giants, including EDF, SSE, Shell and bp will join forces with the Energy Security Secretary in a Downing Street summit to discuss a £100 billion investment plan

UK ministers to push energy giants for North Sea oil and gas projects

UK ministers will reportedly meet with energy majors, including Shell and bp, urging them to reinvest profits in new North Sea oil and gas ventures

UK carbon prices: Government makes pollution easier for businesses?

The government’s recent changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme have been met with criticism from analysts

Prime Minister vows to fight ‘anti-car’ schemes: “I’m on your side”

Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of traffic schemes to check if they cause congestion and block emergency vehicles

UK Prime Minister calls for “pragmatic” pursuit of net zero

Rishi Sunak has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to net zero progress in a “proportionate way”, minimising hassle and costs for people

Ministers push Rishi Sunak to rethink net zero pledges

Senior Tories have reportedly advised the Prime Minister to protect households from costs of net zero policies

UK big firms urge Prime Minister for net zero leadership to prevent UK lagging behind

Major companies, including Centrica, Tesco, BT, M&S, Unilever and Amazon have expressed concern over the country’s potential to lag behind in the green economy without strong government support

Sunak urged to back pumped storage hydro investment

Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association call on the government to prioritise investment in pumped storage hydro to reduce energy bills, lower emissions and enhance energy security