In a speech at the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the energy secretary Claire Coutinho laid our her support for the technology, and said the UK had made progress.
Rolls-Royce through to first stage of Great British Nuclear initiative
Rolls-Royce SMR joins five other companies that have made it through to the first stage of the Great British Nuclear initiative.
Rosebank development given green light by regulator
Rosebank oil field has been given the green light by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to produce fossil fuels.
Government could face legal action over net zero U-turn
The Good Law Project have written to net zero secretary Claire Coutinho warning of a potential legal challenge over the government’s U-turn.
PM eases onshore wind farm planning rules after backbench rebellion
The prime minister Rishi Sunak has eased planning rules on building onshore wind farms, lifting what had effectively been a ban on new sites.
‘We don’t envy her job’: Reactions to Claire Coutinho’s appointment
From questions around the oil industry (owing to the Prime Minister’s expansion of drilling), to concerns around changing leadership in the government and whether she’ll listen to scientists, she faces a tough job.
Green leanings: Who is the new environment secretary Claire Coutinho?
Claire Coutinho is the fresh Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Claire Coutinho replaces Grant Shapps as environment secretary
Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for energy security and net zero.