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Hinkley Point B nuclear power station in Somerset transferred from EDF to the NDA for decommissioning.
Minister Michael Shanks delivered the UK's National Statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency's 2026 General Conference.
UK and US set to sign agreements at the Global Fusion Policy Summit to combine expertise in AI, computing and fusion and to cooperate on regulating fusion energy.
Families and businesses across the UK are embracing solar power.
Challenge aims to strengthen UK energy security, create jobs in new industries, and reduce energy bills in the long-term
Government reveals the communities in over 40 locations eligible for cheaper electricity bills.
UK government to support residents of evacuated homes in Coalsnaughton.
New reforms confirmed today to speed up the approval process for major infrastructure projects.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Technical study on suitable areas in Scotland for new nuclear published.
More oil and gas workers across Scotland will be offered tailored skills support to seize high-quality jobs in energy and other growth sectors.
Families and businesses could benefit from cheaper energy through the use of community batteries.
New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature recovery.
800 MW Springwell Solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation.
Upgrades to air defence radar systems will help unlock record breaking offshore wind capacity.
Office for Nuclear Regulation grant a site licence to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) - major milestone that will enable the site's decommissioning.
Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission.
Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise projects that deliver growth and jobs.
New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea
Open letter from the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks, explaining how the government is supporting long duration electricity storage.
Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site.
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