George Osborne

Environmental Audit Committee warns George Osborne short term bill savings will be reversed if he scales back insulation initiatives

Gareth Stace of the EEF argues the "green levy" review offers the perfect opportunity to axe a tax that is distorting markets and failing to deliver on environmental goals

Agreement should advance £14bn plans for a new reactor at Hinkley and could see China own a majority stake in new power projects

Energy and Climate Change Secretary strongly disputes George Osborne's comment that the UK should not lead the fight against climate change

Craig Bennett argues the UK's major energy suppliers are in danger of becoming obsolete if they choose gas investments over low carbon

Alastair Harper finds a party determined not to be rushed into responding to Labour's populism, but still facing policy challenges

Energy and Climate Change minister tells Conservative conference of plans to challenge Big Six while George Osborne rejects UK climate leadership

Letter sent to Chancellor ahead of party conference speech says UK needs a target in place by 2014 to reassure investors and drive growth

England joins its progressive neighbours in confirming a five pence charge for plastic carrier bags

Chancellor hails renewables as being "an increasingly important part of the energy mix", as he also stresses the importance of maximising oil and gas production