Thames Water rescue rejection pushes UK’s largest water company closer to nationalisation
June 17, 2026
The UK government has rejected the current £10bn creditor rescue plan for Thames Water, saying it does not go far enough
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Government launches new Sustainable Farming Incentive to support biodiversity
June 15, 2026
England’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) will open for applications on 30 June 2026 for small farms and those without existing
Europe’s carbon capture and storage plans falling behind schedule
June 12, 2026
IOGP Europe data shows that cancellations and postponements have cut the announced CO₂ storage pipeline from 43 Mtpa to 35 Mtpa
Brussels plans carbon market overhaul to keep industry on board
June 12, 2026
A draft European Commission document proposes to extend free emissions allowances for heavy industries that invest in decarbonisation and maintain production
Ofgem finds energy suppliers financially stronger but warns risks remain
June 11, 2026
Ofgem’s 2026 Supplier Financial Resilience Report shows that domestic suppliers held £6.8 billion in regulatory capital in March 2026, more than
EU plans to tax electricity less than gas to spur electrification and ease bills
June 9, 2026
A draft Commission proposal would require all EU member states to tax electricity at a lower rate than natural gas. This
UK energy policy is still having ‘the wrong debate’ – Offshore Energies UK
June 3, 2026
The UK must stop treating the energy transition as a contest between rival technologies and recognise domestic oil and gas as
OVO Energy agrees £10.4 million redress over prepayment‑meter failures
June 3, 2026
OVO Energy will pay £10.4 million after UK energy regulator Ofgem found that the company failed to support some customers with
Britain announces ambitious 87% emissions‑reduction target for 2040
June 2, 2026
The Labour government has set an aggressive target to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions by around 87% by 2040 relative to
EU drafts three‑year waiver on methane‑law penalties
May 29, 2026
The European Commission may delay enforcement of its landmark methane emissions law for imports, according to a leaked report. The proposal
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