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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.
Energy Security and Net Zero Oral Questions – July 2025
As Parliament approaches Summer Recess, Ministers from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero faced their final Oral Questions. Brevia Energy examines the questions raised in the context of recent policy developments and the outlook ahead.
What is the Life Sciences Sector Plan?
The UK Government unveiled its new Life Sciences Sector Plan on 16 July 2025, designed as a central pillar of its broader Industrial Strategy. The Plan lays out a 10-year mission to capitalise on British scientific leadership to drive long-term economic growth and deliver a more modern, prevention-focused NHS.[1]
REMA Update: What does it mean for the Energy Sector
In this article, Brevia Energy examines the key points from the REMA update and the next steps for electricity market reform.
National Wealth Fund’s First Investment: Signals to the Energy Sector
Brevia Energy examines four strategic signals from the UK Government and the National Wealth Fund’s first investment in Peak Cluster Ltd..
What is the 10-Year Health Plan and what does it mean for patients and the NHS workforce?
The Government published its 10-Year Health Plan for England, Fit for the Future, on Thursday 3 July 2025. With NHS satisfaction at just 21 per cent, the new 10-Year Plan has arrived at a crucial moment, aiming to deliver the reform the NHS urgently needs.
A Year in Power: Labour’s Progress on Energy Policy
The Labour Government came to power promising bold, fast-paced action on energy: from decarbonising the power system by 2030, to lowering household energy bills and creating a new public energy company and boosting energy independence. One year in, Brevia’s Energy team has reviewed progress against the party’s key manifesto pledges.
What the UK Infrastructure Strategy Means for the Energy Sector
The UK Government has unveiled its Infrastructure Strategy, placing energy at the centre of national ambitions for growth, decarbonisation, and resilience. With major reforms across planning, regulation, and investment, the Infrastructure Strategy sets a new agenda for how infrastructure will be developed, funded, and delivered over the next decade. This marks not just a shift in policy but a strategic inflection point for the future of the energy sector. In this article, Brevia Energy unpacks the implications and opportunities for the sector.