UK to scrap ‘boiler tax’ after makers raise prices to cover any fines Penalties drafted as part of ‘clean-heat plan’ to hasten takeup of eco-friendly heat pumps replaced by quota system The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
Alok Sharma condemns government’s oil and gas bill as vote passes first hurdle Former Cop26 president abstains from vote saying bill breaks UK’s promise to phase out fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024
Fuel retailers to be forced to share price change data within 30 minutes This freely available data will enable tech companies to develop new price comparison tools, the Government said. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2024
UK Launches Europe's First Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Production Plan To End Russian Fuel Dominance The UK has launched a unique nuclear fuel production programme called the HALEU programme which powers nuclear reactors previously fueled by Russian fuel, fulfilling its COP28 promise of reducing Russian fuel dominance. International Business Times UK · Jan 9, 2024
Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right? The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
What does the Tories' latest 'raid' on North Sea oil and gas mean for Scotland? THE Tories “final raid” on Scotland’s oil and gas resources in the North Sea is set to ramp up as Westminster returns from recess. The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024
Friday briefing: 72 mystery genders, 15-minute cities, seven eco bins, and an opinion on MOTD In today’s newsletter: Homelessness as a lifestyle choice, extreme sex ed and Rishi ‘Seven Bins’ Sunak – we round up the best of 2023’s culture war chaos The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield Guardian investigation has revealed areas that need attention at nuclear site in Cumbria The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
The Guardian view on Sellafield scandals: ministers must put public safety before secrecy Editorial: Effective governance of Britain’s nuclear industry is critical to saving a hazardous industry from itself The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
UK minister demands answers for security failings at Sellafield Claire Coutinho says alleged cybersecurity issues at UK’s most hazardous nuclear site must be urgently addressed The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
UK is a 'poster child' on net zero, claims Cabinet minister despite weakening climate change action Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho's assertion was made at the Cop28 summit on addressing global warming Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023
Jeremy Hunt ramps up campaign for Surrey Hills to be named new National Park Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho also talked up the beauty of the Surrey Hills Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Men hold top four roles in UK government for first time since 2010 Downing Street says it is not focused on ‘tick-box diversity’ and women get senior jobs elsewhere The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics and benchmarks The new Cabinet is slightly less diverse than the previous line-up. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023 Onshore wind projects in England stall as no new applications are received Fears grow that Rishi Sunak’s anti-green policy shift is driving investment in renewable energy abroad
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023 Who could replace Suella Braverman as home secretary? Rishi Sunak will be measuring potential successors in terms of experience, cabinet diversity – and their own ambitions
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat the Home Secretary’s remarks on Monday, as did Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Sunak refuses to criticise Braverman over homelessness comments The Prime Minister was speaking after a senior Cabinet minister distanced herself from Suella Braverman’s remarks.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023 Oil and gas plan may ‘not necessarily’ bring down bills, says Energy Secretary Government plans to mandate oil and gas licensing in the North Sea may not bring down household energy bills, the Energy Secretary has admitted.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Energy secretary admits Rishi Sunak’s North Sea oil expansion plans ‘won’t bring bills down’ The energy secretary has admitted that Rishi Sunak’s flagship energy policy will not bring household bills down.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 No 10 says 40% of trains must always run under new laws to limit impact of strikes to be brought in by Christmas – as it happened Government aiming to limit rights of railway workers, ambulance staff and border officials to go on strike
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak distances himself from Suella Braverman claim homeless 'lifestyle choice' Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho suggests that she would not have used Ms Braverman's language
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 UK government to ‘call out fuel retailers who rip off public’ Energy secretary ‘taking steps’ to protect drivers from providers that do not pass on lower wholesale costs