David Blackman

Labour dismisses human rights challenge to renationalisation

John McDonnell has dismissed the risk that Labour’s plans to renationalise utilities could be overturned by the courts on human rights grounds.

Time for a climate crusade

Political Agenda: “Climate change is once again a hot topic for MPs”

The breakthrough was undoubtedly fuelled by its strong opposition to Brexit but also reflects how

Judges’ holiday likely to impact capacity market verdict

Cut to renewables support will hinder net zero target

Moves by the government to cut support for onshore wind and solar energy will hinder UK efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), has told MPs.

Energy UK and Citizens Advice outline a system to fit energy users

Scottish government unveils 2045 net zero legislation

Ex-Tory leader calls for government to adopt net zero target

Ex-Conservative leader Michael Howard has led calls for the government to implement the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation that a target of net zero emissions by 2050 should be adopted.

‘Ramp up’ policies to achieve net zero emissions, says CCC

New environmental watchdog will need sharper teeth