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Energy UK comments on Contract for Difference auction results

Responding to the Contract for Difference auction results Lawrence Slade chief executive of Energy UK said...

Monday, 11 September 2017 08:04

New clean energy projects set to power 3.6 million homes

Record amount of renewable capacity secured to power our homes following second contracts for difference auction...

Monday, 11 September 2017 07:26

Brake and Be Phone Smart lead coalition calling on mobile industry to help cut driver distraction caused by phones

A group of road charities and organisations has today written to Android, Microsoft and the GSMA (Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association)...

Monday, 11 September 2017 00:01

Brexit Britain will have the world's best maritime industry says Transport Secretary

Brexit Britain will be the best country in the world to do maritime business thanks to more trade opportunities, more jobs and more investment in new technologies, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said today...

Monday, 11 September 2017 00:01

As offshore wind becomes much cheaper than nuclear, its time to scrap Hinkley, says Green MEP

Ahead of an expected announcement by the government on Monday that an energy subsidy auction held by the government will prove offshore wind is a much cheaper way to generate electricity...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 22:39

GMB responds to reports PM to lift pay cap for police and prison and officers

GMB, the union for public sector workers, has today responded to reports Prime Minister Theresa May will bow to pressure over the Government’s public sector pay pinch...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 21:05

Foreign Secretary's statement following COBR meeting on Hurricane Irma

Following the latest COBR meeting, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gave an update on government support for the UK Overseas Territories after Hurricane Irma...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 20:58

Yet another stark example of failure in the Government's management of its academies programme - Rayner

Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, commenting on news that Wakefield City Academies Trust has pulled out of running 21 schools a few days into the new school term, said...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 11:46

Second reading (Lords) of the Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill (private bill) - Sep 8

Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con): My Lords, this Bill is an essential addition to the Modern Slavery Act, a measure which has already been a great success thanks to the support of many people...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 11:06

Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean

The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma...

Sunday, 10 September 2017 08:50