Shadow net zero secretary attacks Sunak’s ‘perverse’ policy as Shell and British Gas report soaring profits
David Duguid opposing tax while wife is in receipt of BP dividends raises questions over potential conflict of interest
Report says revenues raised from a gradually imposed fuel tax could be used to transition to low-carbon fisheries
Crown estate leases seabed rights to new projects as oil firms look to replace gas and diesel generators
Exclusive: Groups say chancellor needs to kickstart renewed drive to help cut bills and reduce emissions
Coalition of workers, unions and climate campaigners aims to safeguard shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources
Michael Freedman writes that Shell’s massive profits are an opportunity for Labour, while Fr Alec Mitchell talks tax
Jeremy Hunt says energy efficiency will help to stop Britain being at mercy of global gas prices
Jeremy Hunt says energy efficiency will help to stop Britain being at mercy of global gas prices
Excess profits look set for a levy in the autumn statement – but first define ‘excess’ and for whom
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
Proposal for new reactor in Suffolk could be delayed or scrapped, with government reassessing big projects
Exclusive: Outgoing head of climate talks says UK needs to encourage investment in renewables, not fossil fuels
Increasing windfall tax would help plug £40bn fiscal hole and keep energy bills low, analysis shows
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