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DIP-ping into the DESNZ budget
The outgoing Prime Minister has confirmed that funding the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) will require capital projects in roads and energy to be scrapped. On top of the 1% reduction in capital budgets that all Departments must find to fund the DIP, DESNZ will be tasked with finding a further £2bn savings over four years. For DESNZ this means a £100m capital budget reduction this calendar year, £600m in 2027/28, £700m in 2028/29, and £600m in 2029/30. This article explores where these savings might come and potential impact on DESNZ commitments.
Greater Manchester Mayoral Election 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the candidates in the 2026 Greater Manchester mayoral election, and what the result could mean for businesses, investment and policy.
What a Burnham Government could mean for the energy sector
Andy Burnham’s first major speech since announcing his leadership candidacy reinforced his commitment to devolution, greater public control and long-term infrastructure investment. In this article Brevia Energy examines what his agenda, and the thinking underpinning “Manchesterism”, could mean for the energy sector.
UK Government Progress on Nuclear Energy Policy in 2026
This year, the UK Government has signalled it is moving from development into delivery of its nuclear policies. Brevia Energy outlines the key advancements that have been made thus far, and the implications for industry stakeholders.
A Burnham Premiership: What UK Businesses Need to Know
Andy Burnham is contesting the Makerfield by-election with his sights on Downing Street. Brevia’s political intelligence team analyses his emerging policy platform on housing, devolution, renationalisation and procurement and analyse what a potential Burnham premiership could mean for your business.
Britain’s Lost Generation: What the Milburn Review Means for Employers and Policymakers
Alan Milburn’s interim review into young people and work reveals nearly one million NEETs and an annual economic cost of £125 billion. Brevia’s employment and skills policy team explains what the findings mean for employers, businesses and the policy response ahead.
Makerfield By-Election 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 is one of the most consequential votes in recent British political history. Brevia, a public relations and public affairs agency, analyses the candidates, the polling and what the result could mean for Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and the wider political landscape.
Is the DfT Getting Value for Money from Transport Innovation?
The NAO has reviewed the DfT’s £1.1 billion transport innovation programme and found significant gaps in oversight and delivery. Brevia’s Transport and Infrastructure team explains what this means for businesses operating in the transport, technology and mobility sectors.
Local Elections 2026: What the Results Mean for Business, Planning and Local Government
Analysis of England’s 2026 local elections and what political fragmentation means for business, planning decisions, infrastructure and investment.
Senedd Election 2026: Comparing the parties’ energy policies
The Senedd election marks a change from previous elections for Wales. As in the UK Parliament, energy is a key topic of debate in Wales. We review the manifesto pledges of the key parties in the Welsh election and consider the potential outcomes of 7 May upon the Senedd.
The 2026 King’s Speech: What to expect in the new Parliamentary session
What to expect in the 2026 King’s Speech? We analyse the 30+ bills the Government is set to introduce in the next session of Parliament.
Government proposes Wholesale Contracts for Difference scheme
Last week, the Secretary of State for Energy, alongside the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the impact of volatile gas prices on Great Britain’s wholesale electricity market, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to drive energy price uncertainty. But what do the proposed changes actually mean for the energy sector?