UK halved its Green Climate Fund pledge in 2026
May 18, 2026
Britain slashed its 2024-27 pledge to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) from £1.62 billion to £815 million – a cut of
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Miliband approves three major offshore wind projects, adding 4 GW to UK fleet
May 15, 2026
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has granted development consent for three offshore wind farms totalling up to 4 gigawatts of capacity: Dogger Bank
EU considers carbon pricing for international flights
May 13, 2026
The European Commission is reviewing whether to expand its Emissions Trading System to cover flights departing the EU. Currently, only flights
E.ON’s £600 million purchase of OVO: A seismic shift in UK retail energy
May 13, 2026
Germany’s E.ON has agreed to buy rival OVO Energy in a deal that will add about four million customers to E.ON’s
The UK Energy Independence Bill – accelerating clean power and shielding consumers
May 13, 2026
The King’s Speech signalled the new government’s flagship Energy Independence Bill, pledging to scale up home‑grown renewables and break the link
UK energy debt relief scheme delayed
May 12, 2026
A government plan to clear £500 million of household energy debt has been stalled by legislative delays. Suppliers warn unpaid bills
UK solar installations hit decade high as households respond to price shock
May 1, 2026
UK solar installations have reached their highest level in a decade, driven by rising energy bills and consumer demand. The milestone
UK orders refineries to maximise jet fuel production
April 29, 2026
The UK government has instructed refineries to boost jet fuel output in response to aviation fuel supply concerns. Reflects direct state
World Bank warns of 24% surge in global energy prices
April 29, 2026
The World Bank has forecast a 24% rise in global energy prices in 2026, with the possibility that oil could reach
US cancels offshore wind leases in major policy reversal
April 28, 2026
The US government has cancelled two offshore wind lease areas, with developers to receive refunds – but only if funds are
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