Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North SeaThe government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North Sea, a move environmental...
Read MoreGreens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest updatesLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the government allows...
Read MoreBrian Eno and Olly Alexander also among signatories saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies realityMore than 200 musicians including Massive Attack and Brian Eno have written to Andy Burnham, urging him to...
Read MoreThe climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent. What is to blame?The whole world is getting hotter as carbon pollution from fossil fuel burning traps ever more heat, but Europe is...
Read MoreLast week reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington published a piece which revealed that biggest oil firms made $93bn in profits in three months amid the war in Iran and the climate crisis. They’re online now to to...
Read MoreLondon mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projectsSadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re...
Read MoreLabour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concernsAndy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as Labour MPs and climate experts condemned his...
Read MorePM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’Andy Burnham has said he will take a “pragmatic” approach to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, saying the government could not...
Read MoreExclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licenceProduction at Britain’s biggest undeveloped oil and gasfield could be delayed for months after equipment from a rig...
Read MoreSelection of economist formerly at helm of green thinktank marks continuation of decarbonising Miliband eraIn her first 48 hours as energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh was left in no doubt about the thorny policy decision at the...
Read MoreIncoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-businessAs an incoming prime minister promising huge change, one of the strongest criticisms Andy Burnham has faced so far is that he...
Read MoreIncoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-businessAs an incoming prime minister promising huge change, one of the strongest criticisms Andy Burnham has faced so far is that he...
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