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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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Articles by James Murray

Is clean power by 2030 dead? And does it matter?

Policy

Is clean power by 2030 dead? And does it matter?

John Healey's Budget speech yesterday did not formally kill off the government's clean power by 2030 target - but it remains unclear at the time of writing whether or not it is officially still in place, with the Treasury having declined to respond on...

clock 29 October 2026 • 4 min read
'Radical reform': Chancellor announces major shake-up of UK clean energy plans

Politics

'Radical reform': Chancellor announces major shake-up of UK clean energy plans

John Healey promises 'government remains unshakably committed to net zero by 2050', but signals significant changes to clean energy transition plans and offers support for gas-fuelled data centres

clock 28 October 2026 • 9 min read
Councils that restrict harmful advertising won't lose out on profits

Marketing

Councils that restrict harmful advertising won't lose out on profits

Growing numbers of councils are moving to restrict harmful advertising, and new research suggests more should follow suit

clock 28 October 2026 • 4 min read
Autumn Budget: Government axes gas standing charges, launches Warm Homes Loan Scheme

Policy

Autumn Budget: Government axes gas standing charges, launches Warm Homes Loan Scheme

Chancellor set to announce fresh measures to try and curb energy bills, but campaigners fear budget for heat pump grants could be cut

clock 28 October 2026 • 5 min read
Office for Environment Protection: Planning shake-up may not deliver promised gains for nature

Policy

Office for Environment Protection: Planning shake-up may not deliver promised gains for nature

Watchdog welcomes new Environmental Development Plans, but raises concerns over lack of evidence they will deliver promised environmental outcomes

clock 27 October 2026 • 3 min read
'Climate climbdown': Campaigners warn Budget decisions could put emissions targets at risk

Politics

'Climate climbdown': Campaigners warn Budget decisions could put emissions targets at risk

Letter argues cumulative impact of imminent decisions on Rosebank, EV targets, Heathrow, and heat pump funding could breach legally-binding Carbon Budgets

clock 27 October 2026 • 6 min read
Tony Blair Institute calls for re-opening of zonal pricing debate

Energy

Tony Blair Institute calls for re-opening of zonal pricing debate

Think tank again urges government to drop clean power by 2030 plan, as it argues for new incentives for companies to use surplus wind power

clock 27 October 2026 • 6 min read
Study: China cementing position as world's leading 'electrostate'

Technology

Study: China cementing position as world's leading 'electrostate'

New electrification index highlights widening gap between countries that are accelerating their clean energy transition and those who remain reliant on costly fossil fuel

clock 27 October 2026 • 4 min read
The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling - Rosebank will find it much harder

Legislation

The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling - Rosebank will find it much harder

The Jackdaw and Rosebank are very different, and the latter has a much higher legal bar to clear if it is to secure approval

clock 26 October 2026 • 5 min read
Reports: Government faces Cabinet split over Rosebank oil field

Politics

Reports: Government faces Cabinet split over Rosebank oil field

Media reports suggest Chancellor and Business Secretary are pushing for controversial oil project to be granted approval, despite fears over climate impact

clock 26 October 2026 • 5 min read
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