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Controversial technology is at centre of ‘powering up Britain’ strategy, but critics argue it has ‘little merit’ and ‘delays real cuts in emissions’

Controversial technology is at centre of ‘powering up Britain’ strategy, but critics argue it has ‘little merit’ and ‘delays real cuts in emissions’

Exclusive: energy secretary issued edict to deal with ‘outrageous’ backlog of support for paying bills

Grant Shapps to tell suppliers that reduced wholesale prices must be seen in consumer prices

Three campaign groups challenge plans to award up to 130 new licences for exploration

Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous support

Immigration minister confirms 50 cases of diphtheria linked to Manston asylum accommodation. This live blog is closed

PM’s spokesperson suggests Rishi Sunak no longer blocking new onshore windfarms but did not accept government had already U-turned

Latest updates: business secretary hints that government may avoid rebellion over windfarms by giving in while row grows over Albanian asylum seekers

Grant Shapps says there will be more onshore wind projects ‘where communities are in favour of it’

E.ON reports up to 15% drop as Grant Shapps writes to firms saying customers cutting back on energy use should not face direct debit rise

Grant Shapps hints scaling back of Northern Powerhouse Rail could be among cost-saving measures

Statement comes after reports Suffolk reactor project could be delayed or axed amid spending cuts

Grant Shapps says invasion is ‘wake-up call’ but onshore wind plan seems to have been scaled down

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