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Renewables generated record share of UK electricity in 2025, data shows

It accounted for 52.5% of electricity generation last year.

Evening Standard

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand

International Energy Agency recommends emergency measures, including working from home, as Iran war hits fuel supply

The Guardian - UK

‘Attractive for sabotage’: Is transforming the North Sea into a green energy hub a security risk?

Europe must bolster its underwater security after unveiling its most ambitious offshore wind project yet, warn security experts.

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How millions of households could get free solar panels and heat pumps through new government scheme

Labour’s ‘Warm Homes Plan’ could save some households up to £12,000

The Independent UK

Ocean conservation charity loses High Court bid over oil and gas licences

Oceana UK brought legal action against the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the North Sea Transition Authority.

Evening Standard

Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

Petrofac’s UK business is based in Aberdeen and is involved in the operation of North Sea oil platforms for firms including BP and Shell.

Evening Standard

Thousands of jobs at risk as Petrofac files for administration

Petrofac said it will now enter insolvency after Dutch electricity grid TenneT terminated a major contract

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Tony Blair Institute urges shift in focus from clean to cheaper power by 2030

A paper by the former Labour PM’s think tank is the latest intervention in an increasingly fractious energy debate.

Evening Standard

Labour ministers met fossil fuel lobbyists 500 times in first year of power, analysis shows

Lobbyists attended 48% more meetings than Tories, as Labour accused of giving them ‘backstage pass’

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of homes at risk of mould and damp after government eco insulation scheme failures

Almost all homes meant to benefit from a government-backed scheme are instead facing serious issues

The Independent UK

Thousands of homes need insulation fix after failures in flagship scheme – NAO

The spending watchdog warned that ‘clear failures’ in the ECO scheme led to poor-quality installations, health and safety risks and suspected fraud.

Evening Standard

UK Government department 'cancels charity bake sale for Palestine'

A UK Government department has reportedly cancelled a bake sale to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) amid claims the organisation…

The National (Scotland)

UK aid cuts will cause untold damage, wildlife charities warn – as they fear for future of key programmes

IN FOCUS: Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting that is already taking place, and the difficult few years ahead

The Independent UK

UK ‘could take more US wood pellets to burn for electricity’ amid trade talks

The US agriculture secretary said the US is ‘100% confident’ that its wood chips meet the UK’s sustainability requirements.

Evening Standard

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Drax needs a better policeman

Public confidence in the UK biomass industry is low – robust checks are needed to ensure every wood pellet its power plant burns is sustainable

The Independent UK

Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’

The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.

The Independent UK

Heat pumps to be sold with ‘smart’ function under plans to save households money

The plan would necessitate heat pumps to be sold ‘smart-ready’ in line with regulations that already apply to electric vehicle chargers.

Evening Standard

Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills

A watchdog said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must improve plans to support households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

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The Guardian - UK

UK carbon emissions fell by 4% in 2024, official figures show

Less use of gas and coal in electricity supply and industry sectors drove reduction, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says

The Independent UK

UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.5% in 2024, Government figures show

Emissions within the UK were 54.2% lower than 1990 levels, the Energy Department said.

The National (Scotland)

GB Energy ‘has no employees’, UK Government concedes

GB Energy doesn’t formally have any employees, according to the UK Government ...

Evening Standard

Government announces plans to axe oil and gas windfall tax in 2030

Ministers will consult with North Sea businesses, trade unions, workers, green groups and communities over plans for the energy sector’s future.

The National (Scotland)

Doubts over whether GB Energy has any staff working in Aberdeen

The UK Government is facing questions over whether there are any GB Energy employees working in Aberdeen ...

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Martin Lewis Explains £150 Energy Discount for Millions of Households This Winter

Martin Lewis has revealed that millions more households are set to receive a £150 energy bill discount this winter.

Evening Standard

Millions more families would qualify for energy bill discounts in new proposals

The Government is consulting on offering more support to UK consumers in a bid to deal with an ‘unpredictable international energy market’.

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