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Are the brakes off yet? Assessing Investment, Infrastructure and Productivity in the UK
Analysis of UK infrastructure investment, planning reform and productivity under Keir Starmer’s government, and whether Britain is ready for sustained growth.

What did the Chancellor say in the Spring Statement?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her 2026 Spring Statement on Tuesday afternoon. The OBR’s forecast was made before the latest conflict developments in the Middle East and does not take into account any potential fallouts from this, such as impact on gas prices, which have risen steeply since the beginning of March.

UK Government’s Local Power Plan – what it means for industry
Brevia Energy takes a look at the Local Power Plan, the challenges faced by the Government in its delivery, next steps, and why these developments matter for industry stakeholders.

Government confirms CPI indexation for renewable subsidies
From April 2026, subsidy payments under the RO and FiT will be uprated by CPI rather than RPI, as part of a broader effort to manage electricity system costs. In this article, Brevia Energy explores the rationale behind the reform, the projected consumer savings, and the implications for legacy renewable assets.

DESNZ February Oral Questions – Key Takeaways
DESNZ Ministers appeared in the House of Commons to answer Oral Questions from MPs. Brevia Energy provides the key takeaways.

Reform UK’s ‘Shadow Cabinet’, who made the cut?
Nigel Farage reveals the first members of Reform UK’s ‘Shadow Cabinet’. See who is taking on key spokesperson roles.

NICE launches the new National HealthTech Access Programme
NICE announced on 9 February 2026 the launch of its new National HealthTech Access Programme (NHAP). The NHAP is set to expand NICE’s technology appraisals programme to incorporate health technologies.

What is in the National Cancer Plan?
The Government has published the long-awaited National Cancer Plan for England setting out how the DHSC and the NHS, will improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research across England.

Ambitions and Challenges of the Warm Homes Plan
Following several delays, the UK Government published its Warm Homes Plan (WHP) last month, setting out its long-term framework to deliver warmer, more cost-efficient homes across the UK. Brevia Energy explores the strategic aims of the plan, its key focuses and delivery mechanisms.

Why Labour’s NEC Blocked Andy Burnham from Standing for Parliament
Labour’s NEC has blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. We examine the decision, Starmer’s role and the stakes ahead of NEC elections.

Brevia Health Wins Best Healthcare Public Affairs & Market Access Consultancy 2025
Brevia Health has been awarded the Best Healthcare Public Affairs & Market Access Consultancy in 2025.

Prime Minister outlines healthcare cost measures during London pharmacy visit
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, has said his Government is committed to reducing healthcare expenses for families, during a visit to a pharmacy in London on Monday 26 January, according to Pharmacy Business.