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Keir Starmer COP29
December 6, 2024

Starmer reveals ‘Plan for Change’ with eyes to streamline 150 major infrastructure projects

The UK’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has pledged to streamline the approval process of 150 major infrastructure projects as the government reiterates its commitment to clean power by 2030.
Keir Starmer investment summit
October 15, 2024

UK opens consultation for Invest 2035 programme

As the UK’s international investment summit secured a total £24 billion for clean energy projects, the government has opened consultation for its “Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy”.
Lilian Greenwood MP speaking at London's EV Infrastructure summit, courtesy of Solar Media
October 1, 2024

ZEV mandate still unchanged under Labour government

The Labour government has reaffirmed its commitment to the existing parameters of the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.  
Labour would pursue this role through its proposed publicly owned energy company GB Energy. Image: Keir Starmer Flickr.
September 25, 2024

Starmer confirms Aberdeen as headquarters for GB Energy

Aberdeen, Scotland, has been named the headquarters of Labour’s new flagship energy company, Great British Energy (GB Energy).
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July 19, 2024

Labour government establishes Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce

The UK government launched the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to accelerate the deployment of the renewable energy generation technology.
Image of wind farm from shoreline at sundown
July 11, 2024

Energy UK unveils key recommendations for Labour to hit climate targets

To help shape the future of energy in the UK, industry trade body Energy UK has presented proposals for the newly elected Labour government.
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July 9, 2024

Labour government removes ‘long-overdue’ de facto ban for onshore wind

In one of its first moves since being elected, the Labour government has removed the de facto ban on onshore wind developments in England.
Labour won the general election last week in a “landslide” victory. Image: NextEnergy Capital.
July 8, 2024

Solar Energy UK: Labour’s first year to be ‘critical’ for solar and energy storage

Solar Energy UK has called on the newly elected Labour government to publish an “ambitious” Solar Roadmap and increase the CfD allocation.
Image: Parliament.uk/Ed Miliband.
July 8, 2024

Ed Miliband appointed energy minister in ‘message of intent’ from Labour government

Ed Miliband has been elected as the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero following the Labour Party’s landslide victory in the general election.
Ed Miliband speaking at Innovation Zero
May 1, 2024

‘The four horsemen of the apocalypse’: Labour identifies four key barriers in UK energy transition  

Labour Party will tackle the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” for the UK’s energy transition via grid delays, planning delays, and more.

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