Gas plunge means cash for Sunak, but no relief yet for consumers
UK government subsidies for household energy bills are expected to plunge to a sliver of their current levels with a slump in wholesale prices.
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Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind
Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind farms by committing to consult on how local communities can consent to fresh projects.
Sunak eyes U-Turn on onshore wind as Tory divisions grow
One of Rishi Sunak’s senior Cabinet ministers hinted his government could drop an effective ban on new onshore wind farms, amid growing calls for a U-turn from members of his ruling Conservative Party.
Truss, Johnson Join Rebellion Against Sunak for Onshore Wind
Former prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson joined a parliamentary rebellion aiming to overturn England’s effective ban on onshore wind farms, creating a fresh headache for UK leader Rishi Sunak.
WATCH: MP calls for Just Stop Oil to be named a UK terrorist group
A conservative MP has called for Just Stop Oil to be branded as a terrorist group in the wake of protests across the country.
Sunak highlights hydrogen opportunities as South Africa visit begins
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to help “turbocharge” investments in South African infrastructure, calling out green hydrogen opportunities in particular.
‘Inevitable’ North Sea will remain a target for Treasury, says KPMG boss
A financial expert says the oil and gas industry is up against it to deliver for the UK against the backdrop of a growing windfall tax.
‘Machiavellian manoeuvres’ and UK high taxes put energy transition at risk – survey
Political instability has been flagged by the UK energy sector as the biggest obstacle to companies transitioning to net zero, according to a new report.
Jeremy Cresswell: Strange times for humankind
As humankind drives relentlessly towards climate catastrophe, just a few days ago the International Energy Agency offered a crumb of comfort regarding CO2 emissions.
‘Pie in the sky’ to say fossil fuels not part of energy transition – Sunak
Rishi Sunak said it is "pie in the sky" to pretend fossil fuels will not be part of the UK's transition to low carbon sources.
Reported UK-US LNG deal would maintain rather than grow supplies, says OEUK boss
Rishi Sunak’s mooted plans to secure a new deal for US liquefied natural gas (LNG) are unlikely to make a big difference to existing supplies.
Sunak urged to scrap ‘absurd’ windfall tax ‘giveaway’
Rishi Sunak has come under fire over a windfall tax on oil and gas firms enacted during his time as Chancellor, as Shell confirms it made no additional payments thanks to generous investment rebates.
UK exploring 10bcm US LNG supply deal: reports
The UK government is reportedly pursuing a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with the US as it looks to secure shipments ahead of next year.
Shapps explains why Sunak will be at COP 27
Business Secretary Grant Shapps has said Rishi Sunak is able to attend Cop27 because of the "vast amount" of work that has been completed on the forthcoming autumn budget.
What comes first, the carrot or the stick?
The Huddersfield born Labour prime minister Harold Wilson famously coined the phrase “A week is a long time in politics”. Recent events in Westminster certainly bear that out.
Sunak to attend COP27 conference after backtracking on earlier decision
Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will attend the COP27 climate conference in Egypt next week.
UK Govt mulls windfall tax extension as figures show 700% increase in payments
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering an expansion of the North Sea windfall tax - despite figures showing a near-700% increase in payments over the last year.
Pressure mounts on Sunak to u-turn on COP27 snub
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heads into his first full week in office with pressure mounting over his COP27 snub and reappointment of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary.
Sturgeon to attend COP27 as Sunak to miss climate summit
Nicola Sturgeon will attend COP27 in Egypt, the Scottish Government has announced hours after the Prime Minister said he will not travel to the event.
Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation
Rishi Sunak's climate credentials were under scrutiny on Friday after the new Prime Minister decided to snub Cop27, amid speculation that he could move to expand the windfall tax on energy companies.
Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit
Rishi Sunak will not be attending Cop27 in Egypt next month, Downing Street has said.
Sunak reinstates fracking ban in reversal of Liz Truss policy
Rishi Sunak has reinstated a ban on fracking in England, in a reversal of his predecessor Liz Truss’ policy.
Sharma: Government must explain how oil and gas is in line with net zero
The Government must "explain and demonstrate" how new oil and gas exploration is in line with its climate commitments, Cop26 President Alok Sharma said.
Grant Shapps named as Secretary for Business and Energy
MP for Welwyn Hatfield and former Home Secretary, Grant Shapps, has been named Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in Rishi Sunak's cabinet.
Just Stop Oil protestors cover thinktank HQ in paint
A Just Stop Oil protestor has doused the headquarters of a controversial lobbying organisation in paint, as part of its latest action during a month of Westminster protests.