Policy

Southern’s own goals have created sector’s Water-gate

Water UK urges ‘alternative way forward’ on nationalisation

Trade body Water UK has proposed companies “retain the benefit of private sector investment” but champion the public interest in their operations in response to a Labour consultation on renationalisation.

Green finance boost puts City at heart of net-zero push

Will the Smart Export Guarantee be enough?

Three quarters of Tory voters back onshore wind

Nearly three quarters of Conservative voters support onshore wind, according to a new survey. The

Government gives £15m boost to energy efficiency in homes

A response to the CMA: why so hasty?

Reeves queries £1 trillion net-zero cost estimates

BEIS select committee chair Rachel Reeves has called on the chancellor to explain reports the government has put the cost of meeting net-zero emissions by 2050 at £1 trillion, asking whether the Treasury has considered what possible public expenditure savings could arise from reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Business leaders call for more nuclear power stations

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on ministers to build more nuclear power

Letter from the Editor: which PM would serve utilities best?

Can Boris turn blues to green?

Theresa May’s successor must follow through on her net zero commitment

In one of the final acts of her premiership, Theresa May has thrown down the

Political Agenda: “The move will trigger ­profound consequences”

The pace is hotting up on efforts to tackle global warming – nearly as fast

Scottish government puts up £20m for EV infrastructure

UK becomes first major economy to adopt net-zero target