Windfall tax changes to ‘hasten demise’ of North Sea
North Sea observers decry "utter economic insanity" as UK government confirms windfall tax increase and extension to March 2030.
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ScottishPower boss hopes to double UK energy investment by 2030
ScottishPower’s boss has said he hopes to double the firm’s investments in UK energy projects to as much as £24 billion if Labour’s policy changes pay off.
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow emerge as final GB Energy contenders
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow are reportedly the three contenders for the headquarters of GB Energy.
Labour councillor says business group to blame if GB Energy snubs Aberdeen
An Aberdeen Labour councillor said the "negativity" of local business leaders will be to blame if his party does not select the Granite City as the headquarters for GB Energy.
PM: Reaping benefits of clean power will ‘take time’ but bills will fall by £300
Sir Keir Starmer has warned it will “take time” to reap the benefits of clean power initiatives but stood by a claim that Labour’s plans will eventually drive down household bills by £300 a year amid confusion over the commitment.
Former Siemens UK CEO Juergen Maier takes on GB Energy top job
Who is the new chair of Great British Energy Juergen Maier?
Scotland will lead energy revolution, says Starmer as GB Energy bill introduced
Great British Energy will allow Scotland to “lead the clean energy revolution”, Sir Keir Starmer said as further details about the publicly-owned company are set to be announced.
Onshore wind has further hurdles to clear to realise its full UK potential
The new UK government wasted no time in lifting the moratorium on onshore wind development in England, in what is being hailed as a watershed moment for the renewables sector across the UK, writes RSK Renewables Director Kit Hawkins, but there are other hurdles to tackle before the sector can emerge from its decade-long hibernation.
‘Urgent action’ needed for UK to hit 2030 emissions target, CCC says
"Urgent action" is required for the UK to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, according to the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC).
GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
UK energy industry ‘deeply concerned’ ahead of King’s speech
King Charles is set to deliver a speech at the opening of parliament as Labour wants to enact change, however, the energy sector is still “deeply concerned.”
More than 700 business leaders demand Labour bases GB Energy in Aberdeen
Labour has promised to headquarter its public energy firm in Scotland - but is yet to stay where exactly it will be based.
How graduate apprenticeships will help fill the UK’s renewable energy skills gap
As the UK accelerates its transition to renewable energy, a critical challenge emerges: the growing skills gap in the sector.
AGCC says GB Energy ‘must be located in Aberdeen’
As the new Labour Government looks to get the ball rolling on Great British Energy, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) have called for the firm to be based in the north-east of Scotland.
Labour weighs increasing UK wind funding for August’s auction
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new government is considering increasing subsidies for offshore wind developers in an upcoming auction, part of a bid to remain on track for ambitious clean energy goals.
Power-packed pitch for new GB Energy to be based in Highlands
Business and council chiefs have teamed up to persuade Ed Miliband to bring it north.
Labour adds to frontbench energy and net zero team
The new UK government has expanded its frontbench energy team with the addition of three MPs and a Labour peer.
Technology and skills will be key to achieving Labour’s offshore wind ambitions
As a CEO in the offshore wind industry, I’ve welcomed the ambition from our new Labour government on green energy.
Miliband sets out priorities for UK energy department
Ed Miliband says appointment to lead DESNZ feels like "coming home" after previously serving as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change between 2008 and 2010.
Labour’s Sarah Jones confirmed as new junior energy minister
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sarah Jones as a minister across the energy and business and trade portfolios in the new Labour government.
Informed policy and greater certainty needed to unlock UK’s renewables potential
RSK renewables director Kit Hawkins outlines how the incoming Labour government can accelerate the UK renewables rollout.
Impact of changes to the skilled worker route on the energy sector
The UK government has instituted nearly a 50% increase in the minimum salary threshold for those arriving into the country under the Skilled Worker visa route.
UK government aims to build next large nuclear plant in Wales
The UK government aims to build a large nuclear power plant in northern Wales as it seeks to boost the stable, low-carbon electricity source alongside wind farms to reach its climate goals.
‘Warfare’ in the Tory government raises fears over Harland & Wolff
UK government swithering is putting offshore and maritime engineering firm Harland & Wolff at risk, say reports.
Further doubts on hydrogen home heating as town pilot delayed
The UK government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen heating town pilot scheme until after 2026, after a village trial in Redcar was scrapped in December.