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Shadow cabinet secretary Claire Coutinho accepted donation from Lord Bamford while overseeing millions awarded to his family businesses in green grants

Companies are waiting up to 14 years for connections, leading some to revise net zero targets

Trade groups warn against government’s idea that those further from power projects should pay more

The source of new renewable energy is also a battleground over China’s cheap exports of panels that has split US firms

Penalties drafted as part of ‘clean-heat plan’ to hasten takeup of eco-friendly heat pumps replaced by quota system

The country’s net zero transition may not be short of funds. But it desperately requires many more skilled engineers, electricians and workers than it has

As well as more clean energy, Britain needs miles of extra cable to carry it. But a global shortage of components and skills means efforts to meet climate targets will go down to the wire

Rising construction and financing costs are likely to require fresh policies from the UK and US

Miles Roberts of packaging-maker DS Smith warns manufacturing will decline unless government provides clarity about decarbonisation

Government and gas-focused industry body resist conclusion that heat pumps are ‘only viable’ option for heating UK homes

Exclusive: Ideal Heating’s £50m investment aims to build 60,000 pumps and train 5,000 installers a year

Britain says it has no need for Biden-style green subsidies as it has a thriving renewables sector. The complacency is staggering

Fast action in global gigafactory race is happening outside UK, as Swedish pacesetter shows

Chancellor to announce an extension of the scheme, a lifeline for energy-intensive firms, but may make it less generous

Companies hoping, but not expecting, Albanese government can implement price caps on gas and coal