Trump tells Starmer wind is a disaster and he should drill for oil now
President warns Britain should be using the North Sea to boost the economy and reduce bills President Trump dumped on the UK’s energy policy at yesterday’s press conference by telling Keir Starmer to use the north sea oil and gas to cut bills. On the day he signed a multi-billion pound deal based on nuclear, […]
Grid delays trump planning ones these days
Can an IDNO get your project connected faster? Planning may no longer be the biggest hurdle for developers. A new report from Turner & Townsend reveals that access to electricity is fast becoming the number one risk to project delivery – with grid constraints stalling housing, commercial and public sector builds across the country. In West […]
Offshore industry surpasses environmental targets
North Sea oil and gas industry exceeds emissions and environmental targets with steep reductions in methane and discharges The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has outperformed official environmental targets, achieving significant reductions in emissions and discharges, according to new analysis published today by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). The 2025 Environmental Insight report shows a 34% […]
UK’s first hydrogen trial to cut peak plant emissions a success
Joint Centrica and HiiROC trial proves cleaner power for peak energy demand Centrica and hydrogen technology specialist HiiROC have successfully demonstrated the use of hydrogen in a gas-fired peak power plant, marking a UK first in the decarbonisation of flexible electricity generation. The one-hour trial, last week at Centrica’s Brigg Energy Park in North Lincolnshire […]
UK and US regulators renew partnership to boost nuclear rollout
Joint Centrica and HiiROC trial proves cleaner power for peak energy demand Centrica and hydrogen technology specialist HiiROC have successfully demonstrated the use of hydrogen in a gas-fired peak power plant, marking a UK first in the decarbonisation of flexible electricity generation. The one-hour trial, last week at Centrica’s Brigg Energy Park in North Lincolnshire […]
No science shortcuts to stopping climate change
The idea of geoengineering the arctic to slow warming is debunked in new study Top scientists have delivered a brutal verdict on climate tech hopes for the Arctic: geoengineering won’t save it. A major new analysis published in Frontiers in Science by leading glaciologists and polar experts has dismissed a raft of high-tech schemes designed to slow ice […]
Big business faces £450K rise in energy costs
Non-commodity costs set to cripple business warns Cornwall Insight Some of Britain’s biggest businesses face a brutal hike in energy costs – and it’s got nothing to do with wholesale prices. New forecasts from Cornwall Insight warn that large energy users not covered by Government relief schemes could see their non-commodity costs – also known as third-party […]
Is Reeves being forced to cut energy prices?
Chancellor predicted to step in and try to cut energy bills in the Budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves is drawing up plans to cut household energy bills in a bid to ease the cost of living and reset Labour’s economic message, The Telegraph reports. Reeves told Cabinet last week that she had instructed Treasury officials to explore options […]
Labour told set reforms to reverse nature decline by 2030
The first Wild Summit in Bristol united campaigners, businesses and policymakers The first-ever Wild Summit took place in Bristol on Thursday, bringing together 1,200 people to demand faster action to halt nature’s decline by 2030. Hosted by Wildlife and Countryside Link at the Bristol Beacon, the sell-out event gathered charities, green businesses, campaigners and policymakers […]
Could energy bill rises scupper Starmer?
Report says Labour’s failure on bills could decide next election Bringing down energy bills may be the single biggest factor that determines the success of Keir Starmer’s government, according to new polling by More in Common. As the Prime Minister launches “Phase Two” of his premiership, the research shows public trust is draining fast — […]
