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Government scales back plans for ‘bonfire’ of retained EU laws
…the Government “should not be congratulated” for today’s decision. He said: “The huge problem posed by the bill still remains because it will allow future governments to revoke important laws…
MPs: Government’s ‘mixed messaging’ policies undermining net-zero finance shift
…three to five years. The EAC’s Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, said: “At COP26, the Government made ambitious commitments to make even greater progress in embedding climate and nature…
‘Opted for the least ambitious option’: Government lambasted over Future Homes consultation
…Government is consulting on scrapping the expectation that new roofs should have solar panels, when this is already widely delivered through current regulations. “While the Government is right, of course,…
UK Government set for court challenge over environmental impact of Australia trade deal
…Government has stated that it does not comment on live legal proceedings. It bears noting that the UK Government is at the High Court this week as Friends of the…
Government rejects calls from MPs to boost net-zero reporting requirements
…the market about the Government’s appetite for decarbonisation. The Government has rejected the calls to set an end date to new oil and gas licensing in the North Sea and…
Government targets 10% of jet fuel to come from sustainable sources
The Government unveiled the new 10% target on Thursday (25 April), which is set to come into force in January 2025, subject to parliamentary approval. Under the target, the Government…
UK Government funnels additional £170m into Sizewell C nuclear project
…the Government opened its first round of grant funding for SMRs under its new body, Great British Nuclear (GBN). GBN was confirmed by the Government at the Budget. It is…
Government aims to accelerate EV transition as councils push for more climate powers
…communities. These organisations include the Local Government Association (LGA), the District Councils Network (DCN), County Councils Network (CCN) and London Councils. Their plea is based on government research indicating that…
Zonal pricing: UK Government pledges cheaper electricity for those living near renewables projects
…the future, or operate carbon capture. The UK Government refers to this as ‘abatement’ and wants all unabated gas offline by 2035. It is clear that the Government has been…
COP28: Science-based roadmap to 1.5C promised for food systems at climate summit
…all G20 nations to disclose specific targets for emissions reduction in agriculture within or alongside their NDC commitments.” Separately from NDCs, many nations signed up to a new global commitment…
Does the UK need a Regenerative Farming Task Force to boost biodiversity?
The new report from cross-party think tank Demos, supported by McCain Foods, has called for the Government to improve policies and frameworks to boost agricultural practices. The Government has committed…
EV manufacturing: UK ‘risks squandering £106bn opportunity’
…the UK are immigrants, according to official government figures. As well as addressing the affordability of energy to manufacturers, the manifesto also calls on the Government to ensure EVs are…
Why is the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme causing so much drama?
In late 2018, the UK Government pledged to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to boost drinks packaging recycling rates. More than four years later, governments, green groups and retailers…
UK urged to kick-start geothermal energy revolution
…within the UK Government’s top 100 places to prioritise in levelling up. Six of them fall within the Government’s top ten – Redcar and Cleveland; Middlesborough; East Lindsey; Hartlepool; Northumberland,…
Chris Packham issues legal challenge to Prime Minister over net-zero rollbacks
…phase out 100% of domestic gas boilers by 2035 has also been weakened to 80%. Since Sunak gave his speech, the Government has additionally delayed the implementation of biodiversity net-gain…
Dozens of hydrogen buses set to serve Gatwick Airport routes
…argued that doing so is crucial to the delivery of the Government’s climate commitments and its levelling up pledges. IPPR believes that only 87 zero-emission buses are currently in use…
Net-zero buildings: The challenge for decarbonising estates
…specialist Mott MacDonald. The tool is designed in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero Estates Playbook – a methodology EY wrote with the UK Office of Government Property to…
Energy majors commit to £100bn of British investment, but climate questions remain
…2021/22 and 2027. Other spending commitments include £18bn from BP, £16bn from National Grid and £13bn from EDF. edie has also asked the Government for details on how much of…
Chris Skidmore unveils new initiative for power grid decarbonisation
…recommendations to the government. These recommendations will support the transition to a low-carbon energy landscape in the UK. The Power Generation Network leverages the expertise of industry stakeholders, including representatives…
What’s in the UK’s new battery strategy and advanced manufacturing plan?
…jobs and growth for the UK,” Badenoch added in her foreword to the Strategy document. The Strategy stipulates that the UK Government expects to leverage £5 of private investment for…
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