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Steve Barclay under scrutiny for failing to declare potential conflict of interest

Environment secretary has been vocal opponent of waste plant plans that must be approved by body he oversees

The Guardian - UK

UK scheme to spur take-up of heat pumps delayed after gas lobby pressure

Mechanism is vital to boost the ‘only viable option’ to decarbonise emissions from heating homes, says green charity

The Guardian - UK

Sunak faces anger over gas-power strategy for ‘backing up renewables’

PM says he will not gamble on energy security, in move likely to be seen as backwards step in decarbonising network

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics and benchmarks

The new Cabinet is slightly less diverse than the previous line-up.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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