Michael Fallon

Business Minister steps up to take over from Fallon after his move to Defence Secretary

Greg Barker outlines plans to build on Green Investment Bank success, as Michael Fallon stresses ongoing government support for offshore wind energy

Energy Minister tells offshore wind industry conference that the government is committed to cementing the UK's position as the world's leading market

Ministers poised to unveil latest onshore oil and gas round, as Green Party campaigns against prospect of fracking in London

In responding to the UKIP threat by attacking wind farms, the Conservatives risk ending up with an incoherent energy strategy

Energy giant highlights major investment in new low carbon energy infrastructure

Closure of two UK Coal deep pits leaves "no long-term future for the production of coal resources in the UK", experts say

Independent gas generators warn mooted freezing of levy in the Budget as advocated by coal industry will lead to blackouts

New National Grid figures reveal gas industry received £19.6m to help balance out grid last month compared to £3.6m for wind

But independent study also raises concerns over negative impacts on local communities and climate change efforts