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Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses

Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...

What’s happening with SECR?

The government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) has been running since 2019. What can we expect to happen with it in the next...
Climate Transition Plan Requirements

Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK

This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
England Public Water Supply To See 5bn Litre Shortfall A Day By 2055

England’s public water supply to see 5bn litre shortfall a day by 2055, says...

This page was reviewed and updated on 30/06/25. The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that England’s public water supply could see severe shortages by 2055...
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UK Industrial Strategy targets cheaper energy, faster grid access, and green growth

This page was reviewed and updated on 23/06/25. The UK government has unveiled its first Industrial Strategy in eight years, outlining a ten-year plan to...
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UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways

The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
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New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans

While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
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ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions

With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
The UK-EU ETS agreement: what it is and how it will affect UK businesses

The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses

Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...

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