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New Ministers face DESNZ Questions
The new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Ministerial team faced its first oral questions last week.[1] Key themes included energy bills and fuel poverty, as well as the impact of the clean energy transition on industry and jobs – Brevia Energy explores these below.
Power Struggles: Energy Policy Approaching the 2026 Scottish Election
Approaching the Holyrood election, expected to take place in May 2026, it should come as little surprise that energy policy is moving to the forefront of political debate, embodying key debates around economic opportunity, national sovereignty, and decarbonisation. Brevia Energy examines how the Labour Party is positioning itself to appeal to the Scottish electorate as the Party of green growth and energy security.
Government Reshuffle: What are the changes to the DESNZ team?
The Government’s reshuffle has brought major changes to the DESNZ ministerial team, with new appointments reflecting Government priorities. In this article, Brevia Energy takes a look at the new energy team.
Reform UK Announces Party Board Members
On 22 August 2025, Reform UK announced the appointment of six new members to the Party’s decision-making board.
How to Submit a Representation to HM Treasury for Autumn Budget 2025
Learn how to submit a representation to HM Treasury for the Autumn Statement 2025. Deadline is 15 October. Tips, portal link, and guidance included.
What is the UK Infrastructure Pipeline?
In July 2025, the Government launched the UK Infrastructure Pipeline, an online portal which brings together information on future infrastructure projects.
The Solar Roadmap 2025: Ambitions and Obstacles
Since the UK Government published its ‘Solar Roadmap 2025’ in June, Reform UK has launched a direct counter-campaign. Brevia Energy assesses the implications of this political tension and whether it translates into real project risk or whether rhetoric outpaces reality.
What does Kate Forbes’ departure mean for the SNP?
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP will step down in 2026. What does this mean for the SNP, Scottish independence, and business engagement with Holyrood? Read Brevia Consulting’s public affairs analysis.
How investors can manage political risk in the UK market
Most investors have long recognised the role UK government policy, regulatory change and stakeholder scrutiny can have on their investments. But with electoral politics now changing as rapidly as financial and operational environments, politics is increasingly shaping deal outcomes and portfolio value.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband Faces Committee – Industry Insights
Brevia Energy dissects the key insights from the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee session with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Government Confirms Final CfD Reforms Ahead of Allocation Round 7: Key Takeaways
The UK Government has published its final set of reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), introducing key changes aimed at strengthening investment certainty, increasing delivery flexibility, and securing better value for consumers. In this article, Brevia reviews the reforms and considers what they mean for businesses.
New Executive Chair Appointed for the Office for Life Sciences
The Government has appointed industry expert Steve Bates OBE as the new Executive Chair for the Office for Life Sciences. In his new role announced on 22 July 2025, Bates will act as an ambassador both domestically and internationally for the UK life sciences sector.