Conservative Party

Fracking vote triggers resignation, with new Prime Minister expected to be elected by the end of next week

Prime Minister sets out vision for growing the economy by cutting taxes in first address to Conservative Party Conference

Over three quarters say they would be 'proud' of voting for a party that takes action to boost renewables

MPs and green groups demand change in tack on energy efficiency, farming subsidies, and nature protection rules from embattled government as conference gets underway in Birmingham

Liz Truss may have been confirmed as the next Prime Minister, but her approach to the big energy and environmental issues facing the UK remains remarkably opaque

BREAKING: Incoming Prime Minister promises to 'govern as a Conservative', as she pledges to tackle people's soaring bills and long term energy supply concerns

Likely next Prime Minister talks up renewables and prepares to immediately embark on massive market intervention, despite recent attacks on ‘Gordon Brown economics’

Charity fears that recent rhetoric in leadership race means nature could be under direct threat from a watering down of environmental protections

Charity fears laws originally derived from the EU, including the Habitats Regulations, could be axed under Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak

Lib Dems urge government to cancel looming energy price cap increase, as latest projections suggest average household bills could top £4,000 from January