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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?
Better Connected: What the UK Government’s Integrated Transport Strategy Means for Business
The Government’s Better Connected strategy sets out a long-term vision for integrated transport in England. We examine what it means for businesses in MaaS, digital infrastructure and logistics, and ways to engage before local authorities start to commission.
The Micromobility Gap: Why the UK is trailing Europe and how to catch up
This article from Brevia examines the current state of UK micromobility policy, evaluates the UK’s performance against international peers and outlines the regulatory steps required to bridge the gap.
10 Year Health Plan: What is the new operating model for the NHS?
The Government’s landmark 10 Year Health Plan for England, “Fit for the Future”, was published on 3 July 2025. The Plan aims to create a new model of care, building on the NHS’ founding principles and redesigning how the NHS delivers so that patients have real choice and control over their care.
London’s Infrastructure Framework: Who Will Shape It?
The London Infrastructure Framework sets out 51 priority projects to unlock 880,000 homes and reach net zero by 2050. We break down what’s in the pipeline, the barriers to delivery, and what it means for businesses looking to engage before the Spending Review 2027.
Why Zipcar Left — And What Has to Change
Zipcar’s UK exit exposed deep regulatory failures in car sharing policy. Here Brevia look at why fragmented council rules, parking charges, and the EV transition created an unsustainable environment, and what must change for the sector to survive.
New rules for Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Groups: the end of ‘ghost memberships’?
The Scottish Parliament is preparing to overhaul the rules governing one of its most important, yet often overlooked, linkages between policy-makers, organisations and the public: Cross-Party Groups (CPGs).
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.