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- Rachel Reeves to protect ‘critical’ clean energy projects from legal challenges Thu, 21 May 26, 1:56amChancellor’s planning shake-up in England and Wales would ‘reduce exposure from judicial review on all but human rights grounds’
- The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan | Editorial Thu, 16 Apr 26, 3:43amKeir Starmer can’t be blamed for the crisis in the Middle East, but he has to reassure people that he is prepared for its long-term consequences
- Solar Power Threatens to Overwhelm Electricity Grid Wed, 15 Apr 26, 3:00pmSolar power is threatening to overwhelm the UK electricity grid this summer as gluts of supply create a risk of blackouts and leave households and businesses facing being asked to consume excess power...
- Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour Wed, 1 Apr 26, 5:00pmGovernment keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption
- Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks Mon, 30 Mar 26, 8:30amStarmer to convene major energy industry and insurance figures to draw up emergency plans amid continued blockade of strait of Hormuz
- The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial Wed, 25 Mar 26, 5:52amMarkets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver one
- More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say Tue, 24 Mar 26, 8:32pmEd Miliband says only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansion
- Brits Told to Work From Home and Use Ovens Less Amid Energy Crisis – and Reeves Can’t Help “Because She’s Maxxed Out Britain’s Credit Card” Sat, 21 Mar 26, 8:00pmBrits are being urged to work from home and use ovens less as the energy crisis deepens, amid worries that Rachel Reeves can’t help because she’s “maxxed out the nation’s credit card” with “runaway welfare spending”.
- Trump’s war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics | Gaby Hinsliff Tue, 17 Mar 26, 5:08amHard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisis
- Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts Tue, 10 Mar 26, 8:39pmRachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profits
- Drop in energy price cap from April forecast to save typical home £138 a year Thu, 1 Jan 26, 12:37amPredicted 8% cut to upper limit for Great Britain could reduce bills to lowest level in 15 months
- Electric Car Demand Sinks as Drivers Face Pay-Per-Mile Tax Sat, 6 Dec 25, 5:00pmElectric vehicle (EV) sales grew at their slowest rate in two years in November, at just 3.6%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
- Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan Fri, 14 Nov 25, 3:59amExclusive: Supporters say grants largely going to middle-class households, but experts warn move will slow transition from gas boilers
- Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told Sat, 8 Nov 25, 5:01pmEnergy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
- Pay per Mile Tax for EVs On the Way Fri, 7 Nov 25, 9:00pmElectric vehicle (EV) drivers will be hit with a new pay-per-mile tax in the Budget, The Telegraph can reveal.