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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.

New UK Driving Laws Announced in Major Road Safety Strategy
The UK government has unveiled new driving laws as part of a major road safety strategy, including plans to cut the drink-driving limit and reform learner driver rules.

A Boost for Clinical Trials in the UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) set out on 13 January 2026, the next phase of reforms aimed at strengthening the clinical trial landscape in the UK. These reforms come at a time of renewed momentum for clinical research.

DESNZ Faces First Oral Questions of 2026
Brevia Energy reviews the themes that emerged from the first Energy Security and Net Zero Oral Questions of 2026.

10 key events in energy in 2025
As a year marked by long-anticipated decisions and significant policy signals draws to a close, Brevia Energy takes a look back at developments and decisions that shaped the UK energy landscape in 2025.

Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Report – Key Takeaways
Last month, the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce published its final report. Although the UK is one of 33 countries pledging to triple its nuclear capacity by 2050, the Taskforce warns that the current system risks slowing delivery at a time when global competitors are accelerating. Brevia Energy explores the key takeaways from the Report.

Who is the new CEO of the National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE)?
NICE has announced that Professor Jonathan Benger CBE will be its next Chief Executive, from Friday 19 December 2025. Professor Benger replaces Dr Samantha Jones, who has held the post since 2021.

New House of Lords Nominees Announced
Explore the new Political Peerages list for the House of Lords, featuring nominations from Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Conservatives.

UK Budget: Key Energy Measures and What They Mean
With pressure to ease the cost of living, deliver on the manifesto pledge to cut household energy bills, and provide clarity on the UK’s long-term energy transition, this Budget contained some of the most significant energy-related interventions we have seen this Government make to date. In this article, Brevia reviews the key announcements from the Budget and their implications for the wider energy landscape.