Government

News from central and local government, policy, funding and its consequences.

Government confirms £22bn for CCS and hydrogen

The UK Government has committed to funding the country's first carbon capture sites and CCUS-enabled hydrogen projects.

October 7, 2024_

Electric Vehicles

Local authorities to take control of buses

Electric Vehicles

Government ‘must act’ to stabilise used EV market

National Grid agrees sale of ESO to government paving way for new National Energy System Operator

National Grid has agreed to sell the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to the government with 1 October set as the launc...

Electric Vehicles

Future Roads Minister reaffirms Government’s commitment to 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Future Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has reiterated the Government's commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol an...

Welsh Government opens Smart Local Energy Systems grant scheme

The Welsh Government has unveiled a new grant £10m capital grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy...

Government sets budget for clean energy projects

The Government has announced a budget of over £1.5 billion to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost the UK's...

Infrastructure + technology

Scottish Government to provide over £7m for EV infrastructure

The Scottish Government will provide over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland C...

Electric Vehicles

Transport Secretary puts “delivering on green transport” at centre of policy

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promised to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation, including a ...

Chancellor puts transport and energy infrastructure at heart of Government’s plans for economic growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the UK's economy and wants the ...

Labour to form new government after winning General Election

The Labour Party will form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule - with the party expected to...

Hydrogen + biofuels

Hydrogen UK sets out key policy asks to incoming government

Leading hydrogen trade association Hydrogen UK has launched its manifesto – putting forward key policy recommendat...

UK100 urges Government to work with councils to deliver on Net Zero following local election results

UK100 is urging the government to work in partnership with local authorities to develop a comprehensive Net Zero deliver...

Local leaders unite on challenging climate misinformation

Local leaders from the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens have gathered to commit to put climate action...

New tool will help councils identify sites for green energy projects

A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to quickly identify potential locations for green energy project...

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David Rosselli, Energy Saving Trust

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