Why has Labour launched Great British Grid?
Richard Arnold, Head of Brevia Energy, outlines why the Government has launched Great British Grid and how it might work.
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What is the future of Clean Power 2030?
The Prime Minister’s recent op-ed in The Guardian, announcing the launch of the £30m Great British Energy Community Fund, re-emphasised his commitment to bring power to every postcode, mitigate climate change, and deliver on Labour’s election commitment to reach net zero by 2050. However, conspicuous in its absence was any mention of Clean Power 2030.
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What the Government’s VAT Removal Means for Electricity Bills
The Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from household electricity bills less than twenty-four hours after entering Number 10. Framed as part of efforts to address the cost of living, this decision highlights a shift in emphasis in the Government’s approach to energy policy, with a focus on reducing cost.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh: What does the new DESNZ Secretary of State mean for UK energy policy?
The appointment of Miatta Fahnbulleh MP as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero was one of the most intriguing appointments made by the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP. Having previously served as Minister for Energy Consumers, Fahnbulleh returns to the Department she initially joined as a junior minister immediately in 2024, but this time at its helm. In this article, Brevia reviews Fahnbulleh’s expected direction, what her appointment signals for energy policy and the issues businesses should be watching over the coming months.
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What does Miatta Fahnbulleh MP need from Allocation Round 8?
On 20 July, the application window for Allocation Round 8 (AR8) opened, the third renewable auction under a Labour Government, which will have a critical role in realising its energy policy ambitions. The opening coincided with Miatta Fahnbulleh MP’s appointment as the new Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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