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Why decentralising is key to a resilient energy system
The energy transition isn’t just about building more renewables – investors also need to help make the move to a…
Net zero
Delve into the critical topic of achieving net zero with our collection of pieces, providing insights into climate change, renewable energy and technological advancements driving the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Labour is betting on the private sector for net zero
At the party’s conference this week, Labour tried to square the circle of fiscal discipline and necessary investment for the…
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Labour should go big and get on with green investment
The opposition needs to grasp the economic opportunity of net zero, rather than focusing on the costs.
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To realise the UK’s offshore wind potential, we must strengthen our electricity grid
Embracing renewable energy to meet net-zero targets is reliant on a better connected energy grid with greater capacity.
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Net zero aviation: the sky’s the limit
Britain should be leading the sector towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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On net zero, the Conservatives are increasingly estranged from business
At the Tories’ annual party conference, industry seemed more supportive of the green transition than senior politicians.
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In the journey to net zero, decarbonising heating will be key
Most of the UK’s building stock is connected to the gas network – we need innovative solutions to move the…
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Rosebank has exposed contradictions on the centre left
Approval of new North Sea drilling will not be revoked by an opposition still wedded, like Biden, to a dual-pronged…
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Desperation is turning the centre right against green politics
As populist parties’ influence grows, the consensus around Europe’s climate change agenda is crumbling.
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Jonathan Reynolds: “Labour governments shouldn’t be judged by how much they spend”
The shadow business and trade secretary on Sunak's net zero U-turn, schmoozing the private sector, and transforming the economy.
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Right-wing papers are preparing the Tories’ downfall over net zero
As with their coverage of Liz Truss’s leadership, the Sun, Mail and Telegraph are out of touch with public opinion.
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Banks hate Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on net zero
City financiers may not be tree-huggers, but uncertainty and risk are expensive.
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Sunak’s net zero U-turn breaks with international opinion
While many of his green colleagues were at Climate Week NYC, the Prime Minister was backtracking on climate policy.
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How are new rail networks boosting the economy?
Alongside providing better transport connections, railway lines contribute to employment, economic prosperity, and sustainability goals.
“Cutting the green crap” is a losing strategy for Rishi Sunak
Weaponising net zero policies is not smart politics for a government facing an uphill battle to retain power.
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Rishi Sunak can’t have it both ways on net zero
It isn’t credible for the Prime Minister to promise the UK will meet the 2050 target while also avoiding any…
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Rishi Sunak has left Boris Johnson behind
The Prime Minister’s move away from net zero is an attempt to seize the political narrative.
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Rishi Sunak is dancing to Nigel Farage’s tune
The Prime Minister’s U-turn on net zero is only the latest concession to the former Brexit Party leader.
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Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is riskier than it looks
The backlash from businesses, Tory MPs and voters may outweigh any political gains.
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In power, Labour will have to act like a wartime cabinet
Would an “activist” Starmer government have what it takes to rebuild Britain’s collapsing infrastructure?
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