UK’s gas boiler dependency a growing national security concern, say experts
More than 25 million UK homes heated by gas boilers have been described by climate thinktank E3G as a national…
3 August 2026
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Ofwat doubles funding to tackle domestic leaks
6 August 2026
UK government urges strategic siting of AI data centres to reduce energy costs and emissions
Energy Minister Michael Shanks has said the UK must ensure the build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure translates into lower household…
15 July 2026
UK industry faces new Grid constraints, threatening decarbonisation and growth
Grid connections are increasingly seen as a strategic threat to Britain’s industrial expansion and climate goals, according to report from…
15 July 2026
Awaab’s Law extends protections for social housing tenants
Social housing tenants in England are set to gain stronger protections this autumn, as the second phase of Awaab's Law…
15 July 2026
UK must double down on climate-adaptation spending, says Baroness Brown
All government departments will plan for climate change on the basis of a minimum of 2°C of warming by 2050,…
14 July 2026
UK schools face urgent need for climate-proofing as heatwave disrupts learning
Teachers across the UK are struggling to maintain safe learning environments amid record-breaking temperatures, highlighting the urgent need for retrofitting…
13 July 2026
Heat pump grant of up to £9,000 available for households on oil
Thousands of households reliant on heating oil across England and Wales will be eligible to receive a grant of up…
10 July 2026
Energy project cutbacks will pay for defence spending boost
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has had the biggest hit to its budget following Sir Keir…
9 July 2026
MPs approve new target to cut carbon by 87% by 2042
MPs have approved a new target for the UK’s carbon emissions to fall to one-eighth of 1990 levels within the…
9 July 2026
Amey launches energy optimisation pilot in military housing
An On the wire story Amey has begun testing smart energy optimisation technology in military housing in a move it…
12 June 2026
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