tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-06T10:36:54+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2026 2026-05-06T10:36:54+01:00 Oil and gas: OPRED communications, 2026 OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britain-embraces-solar-revolution-following-war-in-iran 2026-04-30T10:28:10+01:00 Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran Households across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/faster-approvals-for-clean-energy-projects-to-protect-families-from-rising-bills 2026-04-09T09:58:46+01:00 Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hydrogen-investment-fuels-south-yorkshires-next-industrial-era 2026-04-09T07:34:00+01:00 Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-approves-uks-largest-power-producing-solar-farm 2026-04-08T14:59:47+01:00 Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm 800 MW Springwell Solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/springwell-solar-farm-development-consent-decision-announced 2026-04-08T14:45:12+01:00 Springwell Solar Farm development consent decision announced The Springwell Solar Farm DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-households-to-save-money-on-bills-through-heat-networks-expansion 2026-04-07T13:54:45+01:00 Welsh households to save money on bills through heat networks expansion Households and businesses in Wales to save money on bills through expansion of low-carbon, low-cost heat networks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/64-million-for-port-talbot-offshore-wind-hub-in-the-celtic-sea 2026-03-31T09:43:24+01:00 £64 million for Port Talbot offshore wind hub in the Celtic Sea Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-philippines-launch-gip-to-drive-investment-and-growth 2026-03-30T10:37:14+01:00 UK, Philippines Launch GIP+ to Drive Investment and Growth The UK and the Philippines launch GIP+ to boost green investment and infrastructure, mobilising UK-backed financing and expertise for sustainable growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-licencing-supporting-research-energy-infrastructure-new-maritime-facility-and-seabed-protection 2026-03-26T10:59:00+00:00 Marine licensing supporting research, energy infrastructure, new maritime facility and seabed protection Recent marine licensing decisions are supporting acoustic research, unexploded ordnance investigations ahead of Sizewell C construction, a new quay wall for a maritime innovation centre, and a pioneering nature-inclusive sea… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ground-breaking-for-new-solar-array-at-bassingbourn-barracks 2026-03-25T14:41:00+00:00 Ground-breaking for new solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, working with Custom Solar on behalf of the British Army, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new solar array. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-energy-security-and-investment-boost-for-scotland 2026-03-25T14:16:30+00:00 Jobs, energy security and investment boost for Scotland Major wind factory set for Scotland creating 500 skilled jobs through drive for clean, homegrown power. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-apprenticeship-unit-to-supercharge-battery-manufacturing 2026-03-24T13:54:00+00:00 New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing New battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit developed, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts, to support UK's growing battery sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-make-plug-in-solar-available-within-months 2026-03-24T00:01:00+00:00 Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months 'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-radar-systems-to-unlock-offshore-wind 2026-03-20T13:34:36+00:00 New radar systems to unlock offshore wind Upgrades to air defence radar systems will help unlock record breaking offshore wind capacity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lower-bills-for-farmers-schools-and-factories 2026-03-18T11:02:25+00:00 Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britain-to-lead-fusion-energy-race-to-deliver-energy-security 2026-03-16T15:14:06+00:00 Britain to lead fusion energy race to deliver energy security Government sets out its vision for developing a commercial fusion industry in the UK that will deliver skilled jobs, investment and growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/overhaul-of-nuclear-system-to-speed-up-building-and-cut-costs 2026-03-13T07:00:00+00:00 Overhaul of nuclear system to speed up building and cut costs Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-tackle-speculative-demand-grid-connection-requests 2026-03-11T09:05:00+00:00 Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise projects that deliver growth and jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iran-the-middle-east-and-uk-energy-factsheet 2026-03-06T14:12:00+00:00 Iran, the Middle East and UK energy: factsheet Your questions answered on the impact of recent conflict in the Middle East.