The UK is leaving the Energy Charter Treaty due the “failure of efforts to align it with net zero”.
Shell and BP among 17 companies awarded North Sea oil and gas licenses
Shell and BP are among 17 companies that have been awarded 24 licenses in the second share of the 33rd oil and gas licensing round.
Cop28: countries to ‘transition’ away from fossil fuels
Cop28 has finally come to a close, with governments agreeing to transition away from using fossil fuels – instead of phasing them out.
Clean energy auction is ‘monumental disaster’ as offshore wind left out in the cold
The UK government’s clean energy auction has been widely criticised after not a single bid was made for contracts regarding offshore wind projects.
UK government to review Energy Charter Treaty membership
The UK government has confirmed it will be reviewing its Energy Charter Treaty membership and will consider withdrawal if modernisation is not agreed.
Government launches UK Business Climate Hub to help 5.5m SMEs reduce emissions
The government has launched a UK Business Climate Hub to help 5.5 million SMEs to save on energy bills while reducing emissions.
Government announces a £22m increase in renewables funding
Energy security Grant Shapps has announced a £22m increase in Government backing for renewables – taking the total to £227m.
PM Rishi Sunak ‘uninterested’ in climate and the environment, says ex-energy minister Zac Goldsmith
Zac Goldsmith has slammed PM Rishi Sunak for being disinterested in the environment as he resigns as energy, climate and environment minister.
King Charles and Sadiq Khan activate 6 year climate countdown clock
King Charles and mayor of London Sadiq Khan have activated a climate countdown clock at London’s Climate Innovation Forum.
