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IPPR warns simply slashing planning rules will fail to unlock necessary infrastructure investment, arguing better planning rules and resourcing holds key to government's growth mission

Latest Green Heat Network Fund awards takes total invested under the carbon heating scheme to more than £380m

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Global demand for electricity expected to rise rapidly in coming years, as expansion of renewable and nuclear power continues to accelerate

Plans to fast-track the UK's grid connection process for renewables and clean power projects have been unveiled today

New study by the RSPB and the University of Cambridge suggests that where renewable energy projects are managed to deliver nature benefits they can result in more biodiversity than arable farming-dominated landscapes

Nigel Farage vows to ditch net zero targets, tax renewables, and ban battery systems, but experts warn package would increase bills and undermine energy security

Bonus scheme designed to reward offshore wind developers that invest in job-creating low carbon factories and associated infrastructure

Environmental charity Hubbub reveals three quarters of households are open to more sustainable living, but they need help from government and businesses