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Joint UK France statement: Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum

Joint UK France statement: Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Joint statement related to the Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum on 21 September 2023....

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UK government support for developing countries to tackle climate change

UK government support for developing countries to tackle climate change

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

New £160 million funding to help reduce emissions and lower costs in developing countries....

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Thousands of low cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sector

Thousands of low cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sector

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Thousands of new training places available for retrofitting, heat networks and heat pump installations....

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Sizewell C starts private investment process

Sizewell C starts private investment process

Monday, 18 September 2023

Government opens process for partners to express interest in investing in nuclear revival....

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Industry to have their say on increasing role of hydrogen in energy system

Industry to have their say on increasing role of hydrogen in energy system

Friday, 15 September 2023

Industry and consumer groups are invited to offer views on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK’s gas network....

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Families to save hundreds through £1 billion insulation scheme

Families to save hundreds through £1 billion insulation scheme

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

More than 300,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales to get insulation installed, which could save families an average of £400 a year on their energ...

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£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home grown energy

£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home grown energy

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs....

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Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding

Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding

Friday, 08 September 2023

Flagship renewables scheme set to deliver 3.7GW of clean homegrown energy, enough to power the equivalent of 2 million homes....

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Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom R&T

Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom R&T

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Following the decision to not associate to Euratom R&T, the government announces plans for an ambitious and cutting-edge suite of new fusion R&D in th...

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Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair

Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Mark McAllister is named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next Chair of Ofgem, the energy regulator....

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UK reviewing membership of energy treaty

UK reviewing membership of energy treaty

Friday, 01 September 2023

The UK government confirms it will be reviewing its Energy Charter Treaty membership, and considering withdrawal if vital modernisation is not agreed....

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Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation

Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Simplified approach to qualifying for a heat pump grant could save consumers time and money, and variable grants will improve access....

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New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations

New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

£341 million investment builds on the government’s existing £870 million stake and its plans to rapidly expand nuclear energy in the UK....

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UK backs nuclear fuel supply for Ukraine as Shapps visits Kyiv

UK backs nuclear fuel supply for Ukraine as Shapps visits Kyiv

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The UK supports the supply of vital fuel for Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, as the Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps visits Kyiv....

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AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly £4 million in government funding...

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One stop shop to help businesses save money and go green

One stop shop to help businesses save money and go green

Sunday, 13 August 2023

British businesses will be able to access new advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions from the UK Business Clim...

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Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard to reach households save on bills

Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard to reach households save on bills

Friday, 11 August 2023

Households across the country will benefit from specialist face-to-face advice on how to make their home more energy efficient and save on their energ...

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Communities at the heart of new fund to boost local growth and energy security

Communities at the heart of new fund to boost local growth and energy security

Thursday, 10 August 2023

£10 million fund to open in early Autumn and help deliver government’s ambitions to restore optimism and pride in local communities....

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UK to host new London Energy Security Conference to rewire global energy resilience

UK to host new London Energy Security Conference to rewire global energy resilience

Thursday, 10 August 2023

The UK will host a new global energy security conference....

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Government welcomes report on electricity networks as critical to Britain’s energy security

Government welcomes report on electricity networks as critical to Britain’s energy security

Friday, 04 August 2023

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps welcomes report from Nick Winser, the UK's Electricity Networks Commissioner, and will consider the recommendat...

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Hundreds of thousands of heat network customers to benefit from fairer energy prices

Hundreds of thousands of heat network customers to benefit from fairer energy prices

Thursday, 03 August 2023

New plans for heat network customers to receive fairer prices for cleaner heating. ...

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Energy security boost with multi million backing for renewables

Energy security boost with multi million backing for renewables

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps announces £22 million uplift for flagship scheme....

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Industry and government agree to seize the “immense opportunities ahead” as Britain builds a world leading energy sector

Industry and government agree to seize the “immense opportunities ahead” as Britain builds a world leading energy sector

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Energy firms met today with Secretary of State Grant Shapps during Energy Week to strengthen the UK's plans for energy security and economic growth....

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Economic growth and energy security on the agenda as Shapps convenes Downing Street energy summit

Economic growth and energy security on the agenda as Shapps convenes Downing Street energy summit

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps meets with energy industry leaders in Downing Street....

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Energy security push to boost economic growth

Energy security push to boost economic growth

Saturday, 29 July 2023

Government to announce measures putting energy security at the heart of economic growth...

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Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country

Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Training providers across England can bid for a share of £8.85 million government funding to offer courses in retrofitting and installing insulation....

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New steps to speed up construction work at Sizewell C

New steps to speed up construction work at Sizewell C

Monday, 24 July 2023

£170 million investment for Sizewell C comes days after launch of Great British Nuclear....

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Innovation at heart of plans to strengthen retail energy market

Innovation at heart of plans to strengthen retail energy market

Monday, 24 July 2023

Government sets out plans to boost competition and innovation in the energy market...

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British nuclear revival to move towards energy independence

British nuclear revival to move towards energy independence

Monday, 17 July 2023

Great British Nuclear to boost UK energy security, reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel imports and deliver government priority to grow the econo...

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Joint statement from the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry

Joint statement from the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Joint UK-US statement on Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum that encouraged philanthropists and financiers to increase support for emerging markets an...

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