Policy

The global energy landscape is diverging – Energy Institute

July 3, 2026

The Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy reveals that China produced 73% more total energy and 222% more electricity than

NHS trusts face delivery test as final decarbonisation funding moves into construction

July 3, 2026

NHS bodies secured more than £408mn, or roughly half of all funding, in the fourth and final round of the Public

Labour MPs press Burnham to reject Rosebank as North Sea debate sharpens

July 1, 2026

More than 60 Labour MPs and MSPs have urged Andy Burnham to resist pressure to approve the Rosebank oil field, arguing

Andy Burnham pledges utility devolution and ‘No 10 North’

June 30, 2026

Labour MP Andy Burnham, widely seen as the UK’s likely next prime minister, has set out a ten‑year mission to devolve

China outlines five‑year plan to reach 50% non‑fossil power by 2030

June 29, 2026

Beijing’s latest five‑year power sector plan aims for half of China’s electricity to come from non‑fossil sources by 2030, up from

Humber Hydrogen touts £17 billion economic prize as partners push for first regional network

June 26, 2026

Humber Hydrogen says government backing for its transport and storage network could generate £17bn of economic value, support 53,000 construction jobs

Britain introduces due‑diligence rules to curb deforestation

June 24, 2026

The UK government plans to require companies trading in key commodities to ensure that production does not involve illegal deforestation. Businesses with

World Bank warns rampant gas flaring undermines energy security

June 24, 2026

Global gas flaring increased for the third consecutive year in 2025, reaching 167 billion cubic metres (Bcm), according to the World

What Andy Burnham as Prime Minister could mean for UK energy policy

June 22, 2026

Andy Burnham’s meteoric rise from Greater Manchester mayor to prime ministerial frontrunner has generated intense speculation about his policy agenda. Energy

Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by‑election win threatens to upend UK Labour leadership

June 19, 2026

The Makerfield by‑election on 17 June, triggered by a Labour MP’s retirement, could return Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to Parliament and set