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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.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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.

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GB Energy ‘has no employees’, UK Government concedes

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Evening Standard

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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’.

Evening Standard

Previous leader of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband, comes under fire for hiring “vanity” photographer using taxpayers' money

Miliband previously criticized former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron for hiring a personal photographer

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Rosebank oilfield go-ahead decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court

Court says UK government green light for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account CO2 emissions

The Guardian - UK

Wind farms and energy infrastructure will not dominate countryside, peers told

Ed Miliband and Chris Stark addressed concerns that new energy infrastructure projects could effect food security and nature restoration.

The Independent UK

Fact check: The US is the UK’s biggest foreign oil supplier

The UK does not buy most of its oil from Norway, and arrangements for oil fields which span both countries’ territory are negotiated.

Evening Standard

Government’s energy support schemes ‘undoubtedly successful’ – NAO

The NAO said the government deserved credit for working quickly to introduce the schemes after energy bills soared between 2022 and 2023.

Evening Standard

New £1bn heat network could provide low carbon heating for London landmarks

A heat network for Westminster which could draw on heat from the Tube and Thames has been unveiled.

Evening Standard

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GB Energy will not have its own Aberdeen headquarters, UK Government confirms

GB Energy will not have its own headquarters in Aberdeen, The National can reveal ...

The Guardian - UK

Anger at UK’s ‘bonkers’ plan to reach net zero by importing fuel from North Korea

Government criticised over list of potential countries for sourcing biomass, which also includes Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

UK’s £22bn carbon capture pledge follows surge in lobbying by fossil fuel industry, records show

Scope of oil and gas influence underscores concerns technology will prolong demand for planet-heating natural gas

The Guardian - UK

UK’s smart meter targets leaving energy users short-changed, says Martin Lewis

Consumer campaigner writes to Ed Miliband warning that installations are being prioritised over repairs

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The Guardian - UK

Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine

Michael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not

The Guardian - UK

Abandoned pipelines could release poisons into North Sea, scientists warn

Researchers say toxic chemicals pose a pollution risk as oil and gas companies are allowed to leave pipelines to rot

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

Sir Stephen Lovegrove to chair Rolls-Royce-led nuclear consortium

New role for former permanent secretary in energy department raises concerns over ‘revolving door’ between public and private

The Guardian - UK

Ministers ‘misrepresented’ UK climate advisory body, say scientists

Government challenged to explain claim that UK will need 25% of energy to come from fossil fuels in 2050

Birmingham Post

New Drax-based carbon capture and storage solution backed by government

Promethean Particles has been gratned funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Independent UK

Energy bill support took too long to reach consumers, MPs conclude

Public Accounts Committee says about 1.7 million people left waiting months for help

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