The UK welcomes the third MP in charge of energy in 12 months
As Grant Shapps steps down as energy security secretary, the industry welcomes the third MP to take up the energy brief in less than 12 months.
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Business and Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg resigns
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Secretary of State for Business and Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has reportedly resigned from his position following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.
Energy bosses warn prices bill puts billions of investment ‘in jeopardy’
UK energy bosses warned that £100 billion of planned sector investment risked being undermined by a suite of new government policies which seek to cap both consumer bills and generator earnings.
Liz Truss blocks £15m ad campaign to help public save energy
Liz Truss has blocked a £15 million energy-saving public campaign which had been signed off by Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Almost 900 blocks up for grabs as 33rd North Sea oil and gas licensing round launched
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has fired the starting pistol on the 33rd oil and gas licensing round, the UK’s first since 2019.
Just Stop Oil stops up Downing Street, Trafalgar Square
A group of Just Stop Oil protesters have staged a sit in outside No 10 Downing Street and Trafalgar Square. They have pledged to return “every single day” until the government meets the group’s demands.
Shale Shock
This is the stuff of a Whitehall Farce.
UK Government announces independent review into 2050 net zero goals
An independent review of the UK's 2050 net zero delivery goals has been launched, led by former energy minister Chris Skidmore.
Liz Truss risks Tory backlash over end to fracking ban
Liz Truss faces a political backlash after lifting England's fracking ban, with anger from Tory MPs and the threat that opposition parties will use the excuse to drum up support in key electoral battlegrounds.
UK Government steps in to discount energy prices for businesses
The UK government has set out plans to cover half the expected rise in wholesale energy prices in a bid to soften the impact on businesses and non-domestic energy users.
Energy Bill faces scrap as Truss doubles down on household bills
Boris Johnson’s flagship energy bill faces significant change or being scrapped altogether as Liz Truss focuses efforts on lowering household energy costs, according to reports this week.
Jacob Rees-Mogg takes on the energy brief in Liz Truss’ reshuffle
Jacob Rees-Mogg has taken over the energy brief as part of the new prime minister Liz Truss’ cabinet reshuffle.