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- Healey’s budget cuts mean Britain is likely to miss green heating targets Fri, 30 Oct 26, 9:00pmEx-energy secretary Ed Miliband’s agenda appears undermined as money is diverted from renewables to defence
- Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank Thu, 29 Oct 26, 5:00pmExclusive: Backbenchers voice alarm over ‘intolerable position’ faced by Miatta Fahnbulleh over oilfield decision
- Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders Wed, 28 Oct 26, 6:17amEmissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners
- Homes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps Wed, 28 Oct 26, 4:28amGovernment-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds
- Drill, baby, drill? Jackdaw gasfield approved - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision Mon, 26 Oct 26, 7:29amChancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
- Drill, baby, drill? Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw gasfield approval - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- Rosebank row: will Labour block the oilfield? – podcast Fri, 23 Oct 26, 12:24amThe government has given the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gasfield, but that was the easy part. The next big headache is the Rosebank oilfield. The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has indicated she might reject this licence...
- How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 5:51amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened Thu, 22 Oct 26, 3:45amZia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism
- Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:14amThis foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands
- The Guardian view on drilling in Jackdaw: a truly pragmatic approach would focus on Britain’s green transition | Editorial Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:54amOpening the North Sea gasfield will deliver minimal benefits for households, while sending a dismal signal before next month’s Cop summit
- ‘Climate vandalism’: Jackdaw gasfield approval condemned - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield Wed, 21 Oct 26, 11:31pmExclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners
- Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – UK politics live Thu, 22 Oct 26, 1:50amZia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism