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James Murray

James Murray

Editor-in-Chief

James Murray is the editor-in-chief of BusinessGreen having launched the site in October 2007.

He is responsible for BusinessGreen's leading news, opinion and analysis, and also contributes to the brand's expanding events programme.

James is one of the UK's leading commentators on the low carbon economy, featuring frequently on radio and television.

He reports daily on a wide range of green business issues, with a particular focus on low carbon policy, economics and technology.

In March 2011, he was voted number eight in the Press Gazette's list of the top 50 environmental journalists in the UK. And in 2020 he was named Digital Editor of the Year at the annual AOP Awards.

Prior to launching BusinessGreen James spent five years as a technology journalist working on a variety of IT titles.

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Polly Billington joins Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Politics

Polly Billington joins Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Andy Burnham announces latest appointments to key green economy roles, as Number 10 confirms Environment Minister Mary Creagh and Energy Minister Lord Whitehead have left government

clock 23 July 2026 • 4 min read
ScottishPower unveils plan to double capacity of iconic Whitelee wind farm

Wind

ScottishPower unveils plan to double capacity of iconic Whitelee wind farm

Energy giant announces plan to repower famous wind farm near Glasgow, as Centrica confirms life extension for two nuclear power plants

clock 23 July 2026 • 3 min read
Environment Agency launches criminal proceedings against former Southern Water CEO

Legislation

Environment Agency launches criminal proceedings against former Southern Water CEO

Court confirms watchdog has the authority to pursue criminal proceedings against former employees accused of trying to manipulate water tests

clock 22 July 2026 • 3 min read
Study: European heatwave could cost farmers €2bn in lost revenue

Climate change

Study: European heatwave could cost farmers €2bn in lost revenue

Forecasts suggest crop harvests are likely to be hit hard by record-breaking high temperatures and dry conditions

clock 22 July 2026 • 5 min read
Number 10 confirms Katie White and Michael Shanks to remain at DESNZ

Politics

Number 10 confirms Katie White and Michael Shanks to remain at DESNZ

Andy Burnham continues his shake-up of government with wave of junior ministerial appointments

clock 22 July 2026 • 2 min read
Andy Burnham restores £2 cap on bus fares

Transport

Andy Burnham restores £2 cap on bus fares

Government announces it to cut bus fare cap by a third from next year, as part of latest efforts to boost green transport and ease cost of living pressures

clock 22 July 2026 • 3 min read
Analysts warn energy bills still set to rise, despite VAT cut

Taxation

Analysts warn energy bills still set to rise, despite VAT cut

Cornwall Insight calculates decision to remove VAT from electricity will save average household £44, but bills are still set to climb two per cent due to rising gas prices

clock 21 July 2026 • 4 min read
National Drought Group warns much of England has 'moved closer to drought status'

Risk

National Drought Group warns much of England has 'moved closer to drought status'

July saw only three per cent of the average rainfall, leading to restrictions on water use for millions of people, as water industry raises alarm over strain on supplies from data centre development

clock 21 July 2026 • 4 min read
North star: Will this time be different?

Politics

North star: Will this time be different?

Andy Burnham's Cabinet appointments and cuts to VAT on electricity bills suggest a commitment to net zero will remain, but can he marry new fossil fuel projects with continued decarbonisation?

clock 21 July 2026 • 6 min read
Burnham announces 'immediate action' to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills

Taxation

Burnham announces 'immediate action' to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills

Decision will cut energy bills for average household by £45 a year and reduce running costs for heat pumps and electric vehicles

clock 21 July 2026 • 5 min read
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