The Government has set its next target for long-term emissions reduction, with the proposed level for the seventh Carbon Budget, which sets a target of around 87 per cent emissions reduction in the period 2038 to 2042, as endorsed by the Environmental Audit Committee and the Climate Change Committee.

Installation of all the 54 monopile foundations for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm’s wind turbines is complete, marking a major milestone in the project’s offshore construction.

In two-thirds of EU Member States, companies do not get a clear tax signal to switch to EVs because of weak tax incentives.

The Government is expected to present the Seventh Carbon Budget to Parliament in the near future.

Food-grade plastic can be made from seaweed, a sustainable and biodegradable option that could reduce oil-based and artificial sources.

IEA analysis based on Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Ltd (2026).

New analysis from CBI Economics and ECIU reveals a £105bn sector generating high-wage jobs across every UK nation and region.

A newly developed material, based on baker’s yeast, cellulose fibres from wood, alginate from algae, glycerol from plants, and water, could be used in 3D printed buildings of the future.

Drax has agreed to buy Bluefield Solar ‌Income Fund (BSIF.L) in a £561m deal.

The 2026 edition of the IEA’s annual World Energy Investment report projects that global energy investment will reach $3.4tr in 2026, a slight increase year-on-year. Around $2.2tr is expected to go to grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, nuclear, renewables, efficiency and electrification in 2026, while around $1.2tr is set to be invested in oil, natural gas and coal.

The CBI has claimed that net-zero-related industries have supported 105,000 jobs in Scotland and are contributing £10.2bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy.

Domestic storage batteries have surged, with MCS certified installation showing that in the first quarter of 2026 there were 13,634 installations.