A government-backed study suggests Britain could deploy solar farms in space to meet net zero targets, with satellites beaming electricity back to Earth — raising fresh questions over cost, subsidies and green ambition.
Ed Miliband has been accused of hiding details of a “secret China deal” after dodging questions 17 times in Parliament, fuelling fresh concerns about transparency, energy security and Labour’s approach to Beijing.
Summary: Britain’s energy industry is heading for a steep jobs collapse as Labour’s net zero strategy collides with trade unions, investors, and energy producers. The GMB union has warned that
Summary: A parliamentary watchdog has urged ministers to refer a £4.6bn home insulation programme to the Serious Fraud Office after widespread defects, suspected fraud, and mounting fears households could face
Summary: A new report from the Prosperity Institute has urged the next government to abolish Ed Miliband’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), arguing the current Whitehall set-up
Summary: A new paper backed by the Institute of Economic Affairs claims Labour’s net zero pathway could exceed £9 trillion by 2050 once wider “carbon costs” are counted, igniting a
Summary: A new report has warned the UK could face a rising risk of winter electricity rationing before the next general election unless ageing gas power stations are upgraded or