tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy2023-02-07T00:15:00ZHM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-110-million-to-unlock-zero-emission-guilt-free-flights2023-02-07T00:15:00ZOver £110 million to unlock zero emission guilt-free flightsCutting edge new technologies that could enable electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies will be developed in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-secretary-calls-on-suppliers-to-put-consumers-first2023-02-05T00:15:01ZBusiness Secretary calls on suppliers to put consumers firstGrant Shapps is to give energy suppliers a deadline to urgently report back on remedial action for customers who faced wrongful prepayment meter installations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-backing-helps-launch-world-first-self-driving-bus2023-02-01T00:15:00ZUK government backing helps launch world first self-driving busPassengers will be boarding the world’s first fully sized, self-driving bus service in Edinburgh from the Spring, after it was awarded a share of £81 million in joint UK government and industry support for self-driving trans…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cracks-down-on-fire-and-rehire-practices2023-01-24T10:07:01ZGovernment cracks down on ‘fire and rehire’ practicesGovernment launches crackdown on controversial dismissal tactics through a planned statutory code of practice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-figures-shine-a-light-on-which-suppliers-are-supporting-households-this-winter2023-01-23T00:15:00ZNew government figures shine a light on which suppliers are supporting households this winterThe government today publishes figures showing how many vouchers have been used across energy suppliers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-secretary-warns-energy-suppliers-to-end-mistreatment-of-customers2023-01-22T07:00:00ZBusiness Secretary warns energy suppliers to end mistreatment of customersThe Business and Energy Secretary is today calling on suppliers to do more to protect vulnerable energy users.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-secretary-launches-ambitious-vision-to-make-uk-scale-up-capital-of-europe2023-01-19T13:06:34ZBusiness Secretary launches ambitious vision to make UK scale-up capital of EuropeGrant Shapps outlines his vision for 'Scale-Up Britain' in a keynote speech to business leaders at Davos. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/davos-confederation-of-british-industry-cbi-british-business-leaders-lunch-speech-52023-01-19T13:05:00ZDavos Confederation of British Industry (CBI) British Business Leaders’ LunchSecretary of State speech at the Davos World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, 2023.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/switzerland-hands-over-ukraine-recovery-conference-hosting-to-uk2023-01-18T21:15:00ZSwitzerland hands over Ukraine Recovery Conference hosting to UKBusiness Secretary Grant Shapps marked the handover at Davos of the next Ukraine Recovery Conference which will take place in London in June 2023.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-united-arab-emirates-agree-to-boost-energy-security-and-unlock-investment2023-01-16T12:37:45ZUK and United Arab Emirates agree to boost energy security and unlock investmentThe Clean Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today by UK and UAE governments confirming joint ambitions for clean energy investment and cooperation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/speech-to-the-atlantic-council2023-01-14T10:19:42ZSpeech to the Atlantic CouncilGrant Shapps' speech to the Atlantic Council at its Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabitag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-secretary-in-talks-with-saudi-arabia-to-advance-commercial-collaboration-in-uk-space-based-solar2023-01-13T08:00:00ZBusiness Secretary in talks with Saudi Arabia to advance commercial collaboration in UK space based solarThe UK and Saudi Arabia governments yesterday (Thursday 12 January) discussed ambitious plans for collaboration in space and innovation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/net-zero-review-uk-could-do-more-to-reap-economic-benefits-of-green-growth2023-01-13T07:00:00ZNet Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growthFormer Energy Minister Chris Skidmore publishes his Net Zero Review, outlining the opportunities offered by net zero.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-saudi-arabia-pledge-to-deliver-closer-co-operation-on-critical-minerals2023-01-11T14:17:00ZUK and Saudi Arabia pledge to deliver closer co-operation on critical mineralsUK agrees to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia as part of our plan to build partnerships around these vital resources across the world.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-introduces-laws-to-mitigate-the-disruption-of-strikes-on-the-public2023-01-10T15:24:54ZGovernment introduces laws to mitigate the disruption of strikes on the publicNew laws will allow government to set minimum levels of service which must be met during strikes to ensure the safety of the public and their access to public services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invites-unions-to-return-to-the-table-and-call-off-strikes2023-01-05T16:08:30ZGovernment invites unions to return to the table and call off strikesGovernment invites trade unions to meet about fair and affordable public sector pay settlements for 2023 to 2024, as part of the approach to avoiding prolonged industrial action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sarah-cardell-named-ceo-of-competition-and-markets-authority2022-12-19T14:30:05ZSarah Cardell named CEO of Competition and Markets AuthorityBusiness Secretary confirms appointment of Sarah Cardell as CEO of Competition and Markets Authority.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vital-help-with-energy-bills-on-the-way-for-millions-more-homes-across-great-britain-and-northern-ireland2022-12-19T10:37:23ZVital help with energy bills on the way for millions more homes across Great Britain and Northern IrelandGovernment confirms details of a single £600 payment to help households in Northern Ireland with energy bills and £200 payment for Great Britain households that use alternative fuels like heating oil.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vital-help-with-energy-bills-on-the-way-for-homes-in-northern-ireland2022-12-19T10:36:55ZVital help with energy bills on the way for homes in Northern IrelandUK government confirms single payment of £600 will start in January 2023 to support households in Northern Ireland with their energy bills this winter.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/small-changes-mean-energy-advice-campaign-adds-up-to-big-savings2022-12-17T00:15:00ZSmall changes mean energy advice campaign adds up to big savingsGovernment launches ‘It All Adds Up’ campaign with simple actions to cut bills by bringing down the amount of energy needed to keep homes warm and stay safe.