London (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted he was not slowing down efforts to tackle climate change, a day after softening green policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
London (AFP) Sept 11, 2017 - The price of electricity from offshore wind in Britain has dipped below the level guaranteed to Hinkley Point, raising questions about the construction of the vast nuclear power station.
London (AFP) Sept 8, 2021 - Britain's spending watchdog on Wednesday hit out at a botched government initiative to make homes more energy efficient in the run-up to it hosting a key summit on climate change.
London (AFP) Sept 11, 2020 - Britain on Friday announced a 23.8 million pounds ($30.5 million, 25.7 million euros) investment to triple the size of its base in an Omani port close to the sensitive waters of the Gulf.
London (AFP) Sept 19, 2023 - The UK is set to backtrack on policies aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suggested on Tuesday, setting up a possible rift in his party.
London (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 - The UK will review its membership of a 1990s-era energy treaty that shored up use of fossil fuels and could pull out if vital modernisation is not agreed, a minister said on Friday.
London (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 - Britain on Wednesday authorised oil and gas production in its largest undeveloped field to boost energy security, one week after diluting net zero targets, triggering more condemnation by green groups.
London (AFP) Sept 24, 2021 - Major UK-based companies on Friday urged the government to accelerate the nation's shift away from fossil fuels for electricity generation, amid turmoil over surging gas prices.
London (AFP) Sept 9, 2021 - Greenpeace has accused the British government of lying to the public after leaked emails seen by the environmental group appeared to show backtracking on climate commitments to secure a trade deal with Australia.
London (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 - The UK government eased a de facto ban on onshore wind in England on Tuesday, after growing pressure from environmental campaigners and some ruling Conservative lawmakers.
London (AFP) Sept 20, 2023 - British business didn't mince their words Wednesday after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to water down his government's net zero policies.
Friston, United Kingdom (AFP) Sept 19, 2024 - With its medieval church and picturesque village green, the tranquil hamlet of Friston in eastern England should be an unlikely place for a showdown with the UK government and an energy giant.
London (AFP) Sept 3, 2024 - The UK on Tuesday said it had awarded a record 131 new green infrastructure projects in a single auction, including plans for Europe's two biggest offshore windfarms.
London (AFP) Sept 13, 2024 - Britain's new Labour government on Friday said it would take control of key electricity operations to tighten the country's energy security and aid transition to a net zero carbon economy.
Abu Dhabi (AFP) Sept 24, 2014 - Abu Dhabi energy company Masdar said Wednesday that it was joining a multi-billion dollar offshore wind farm project in Britain in partnership with Norwegian firms Statoil and Statkraft.
Dubai (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 - The United Arab Emirates' ADNOC Gas announced a $450-550 million liquefied natural gas supply agreement with PetroChina on Thursday, its latest deal with an Asian client.
