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Heathrow expansion will only go ahead if it meets climate targets – Miliband

The Energy Secretary said the extension of any airport would have to meet existing carbon budgets and environmental restrictions.

Evening Standard

GB Energy says it may not meet pledge to employ 1,000 people ‘for 20 years’

Chair Jürgen Maier also refused to put a date on when the agency would bring down energy bills

The Guardian - UK

UK Government ‘hoodwinking’ public over GB Energy, says Swinney

The head of the new agency could not say in an interview on Monday when energy bills would reduce.

Evening Standard

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Stephen Flynn slams Labour over ‘broken promise’ on 1000 Scottish energy jobs

STEPHEN Flynn has hit out at Labour after the boss of GB Energy said Keir Starmer's pledge of 1000 jobs for Aberdeen could take 20 years ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour pledge to create 1000 GB Energy jobs in Scotland 'will take 20 years'

LABOUR’S General Election pledge to create 1000 new energy jobs in Scotland could take as long as “20 years”, according to the boss of GB…

The National (Scotland)

Michael Shanks unable to clarify how many jobs GB Energy will create

ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has insisted the UK Government’s ambition for GB Energy to deliver 1000 jobs “has not changed” despite reports…

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SNP minister says public energy company not possible under devolution settlement

THE current devolution settlement is preventing the Scottish Government from being able to set up its own publicly owned energy company, according…

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Nine in 10 Scots don't believe Labour will lower energy bills, poll finds

THE Labour Party will not succeed in its pledge to cut energy bills, the vast majority of Scots have said in a fresh poll ...

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New £1.6m training centre for wind farm workers to open in Aberdeen

A £1.6 MILLION centre for training wind farm workers will open in Aberdeen after it was confirmed that Great British Energy will be based in the…

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MPs launch inquiry into GB Energy's impact on Scotland

MPs have launched a probe into GB Energy and how its creation will impact on Scotland’s energy industry.

The National (Scotland)

GB Energy boss says clean power must ‘show benefit’ to local groups

Jurgen Maier’s comments come after energy secretary Ed Miliband vowed to take on ‘blockers’ of power schemes earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Stephen Flynn calls out GB Energy boss after estimated job numbers tumble

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Government’s promises on GB Energy after reports showed a massive fall in the…

The National (Scotland)

GB Energy will be catalyst in UK winning world race on renewables, says Murray

Mr Murray was speaking at the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK

GB Energy to get just £100m over two years in Budget despite Labour's £8bn pledge

THE state-owned GB Energy will receive just £100 million in funding for renewables projects in the first two years despite the UK Government’s…

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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 ...

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What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has laid out a Budget which will see the tax burden reach an historic high, while borrowing increases by an average £32.3…

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Chancellor left red-faced as Stephen Flynn calls out energy bill claim

RACHEL Reeves has been left red-faced after Stephen Flynn shared an old post from the Chancellor on cutting energy bills...

Evening Standard

Government defeats bid to make GB Energy prioritise cutting bills by £300

The Conservatives said it tabled the amendments in the Commons to ensure Labour delivers on its election promises.

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Labour MPs vote to reject bid to reduce energy bills

LABOUR MPs have voted to reject an amendment which would make reducing household energy bills by £300 a priority ...

Evening Standard

Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

Evening Standard

GB Energy should treat cutting bills by £300 as a priority, say Tories

The Opposition wants to amend the Great British Energy Bill to ensure the new company tracks its progress on cutting bills.

The National (Scotland)

'Another part of the country': Anas Sarwar defends GB Energy chief's England base

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the UK Government’s decision to base the chair of GB Energy in England – saying it is…

The National (Scotland)

SNP slam UK Government as GB Energy chief based in England

THE SNP have slammed the UK Government after it was revealed that the new boss of GB Energy will be based in England ...

The National (Scotland)

GB Energy boss given office in England – despite pledge of Aberdeen headquarters

THE boss of Labour’s GB Energy will be based in England despite previous promises that it would be headquartered in Scotland ...

The Guardian - UK

Will Great British Energy herald UK’s green revolution?

National energy company, which launched this week, is Labour’s strategy to end dependence on fossil fuels

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