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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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.
Miatta Fahnbulleh: What does the new DESNZ Secretary of State mean for UK energy policy? Read More »
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
UK Government’s Local Power Plan – what it means for industry Read More »