United Kingdom: Renewables

The aerospace and defence sector faces one of the most challenging decarbonisation journeys in the global economy, yet its advanced technologies are simultaneously enabling critical environmental solutions worldwide. From satellites monitoring deforestation to drones supporting reforestation and autonomous vehicles tracking ocean health, the industry's expertise extends far beyond its own emissions reduction efforts. How can organisations balance the dual imperatives of operational performance and environme

The UK government has proposed sweeping reforms to decouple electricity prices from volatile gas markets, introducing a voluntary Wholesale Contract for Difference scheme and increasing the Electricity Generator Levy from 45% to 55%. These measures aim to provide revenue certainty for renewable generators whilst protecting consumers from gas-driven price spikes that currently influence wholesale electricity costs approximately 60% of the time.

The UK government has released its Reformed National Pricing delivery plan, marking one of the most significant structural reforms to the GB electricity market in recent years. This comprehensive reform package introduces new mechanisms for strategic spatial planning, constraints management, and balancing arrangements that will fundamentally reshape how energy projects are sited, connected, and remunerated across Great Britain.

The UK Government's Energy Independence Bill, announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026, represents a fundamental shift in energy policy towards domestic resilience and clean power acceleration.

As countries across Europe accelerate their energy security and climate change ambitions, Scotland faces a critical question about its offshore wind consenting process.

The UK government's new Energy Independence Bill promises to reshape the nation's energy landscape, but what will it actually deliver? With only cryptic references in the King's Speech and Labour Manifesto to guide us, the Bill's true scope remains uncertain—though it likely addresses planning acceleration for renewables, regulatory simplification, North Sea licensing clarity, and consumer protections.

The data centre industry faces a defining challenge: securing reliable, resilient and cost-effective power at unprecedented scale.

On 4 March 2026, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (the "Supreme Court") held in Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.À.R.L. and Republic of Zimbabwe v Border Timbers Ltd that Spain...

On 6 March 2026, Ofgem published its decision on its second consultation on the implementation of energy code reform, which set out proposals to modernise Great Britain's regulatory energy codes.