Rachel Reeves: Labour’s fiscal rules ‘non-negotiable’ July 9, 2023 Rachel Reeves has vowed Labour’s fiscal rules are “non-negotiable” as she pledged that her party would “never play fast and loose with the public finances”. Discussing Labour’s plans to invest £28bn a year into green jobs and industry, which has since been watered down, the shadow chancellor said she was “confident” Labour could meet this [...]
Starmer speech interrupted by climate activists calling for ‘green new deal’ July 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on education reform was interrupted by protesters calling for a “green new deal.”
Renewables warning: ‘Race to the bottom’ on production prices risks destabilising entire wind industry July 4, 2023 The energy sector has urged the government not to pressure renewable producers into generating power at lower prices.
Make smart meters mandatory or miss net zero goals, energy firms warn July 3, 2023 Smart meters should be made compulsory to meet net zero goals and drive down ultra-high energy bills, argued two UK suppliers.
Labour and Just Stop Oil donor says there’s “no kind of deal” on party policy July 2, 2023 Green energy industrialist Dale Vince has denied being “an eco-zealot” as he defended his £1.5m donations to Labour. Vince told Sky News he was not seeking to influence leader Sir Keir Starmer by giving cash to the party and that there was not “some kind of deal going on”. The Ecotricity owner accused the “right [...]
Britain must meet £100bn target to unblock offshore wind supply chain bottleneck June 29, 2023 Britain risks failing to to meet its offshore wind ambitions, unless the industry is able to invest more in manufacturing and supply chains.
Labour to champion green covered bonds in investment strategy, says Siddiq June 29, 2023 Green covered bonds are set to be a key plank of Labour’s investment strategy for clean energy, Tulip Siddiq is set to tell the Square Mile today. The shadow City minister is expected to outline Labour’s strategy for the clean energy industry and how the party aims to unlock billions in investment at TheCityUK conference [...]
Planning constraints will prevent UK from net zero, reckon experts June 28, 2023 Planning obstacles jeopardise the country's drive to net zero, warned the Climate Change Committee in its latest annual report.
Energy suppliers have a duty to help businesses with bills, says EDF exec June 26, 2023 Suppliers have a duty to help businesses stay afloat through easing the conditions of their energy bills, EDF has argued.
Battery maker AMTE Power faces nervous wait for funds in threat to UK’s electric ambitions June 26, 2023 The UK’s electric dreams are at risk of running flat, with AMTE Power yet to update shareholders on its race to raise funds.