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“… Acorn project in Aberdeenshire was due to receive £200 million in grant funding from the UK Government, but Chancellor John Healey changed the commitment to mean the UK Government would offer the same amount in loans or receive an equity stake in the…”

“In August 2026, we signed an agreement to sell our European onshore renewables portfolio, including development-stage and operational assets across Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.”

“She said the decision was "compatible" with legally binding climate commitments, adding: "We remain resolute in ending new licences for oil and gas and achieving net zero by 2050."”

““The simple truth is that even as we pursue our ambitious target of net zero by 2050, we will need oil and gas for years to come as a bridge to that clean-energy future.””

“The comments are the prime minister’s most forthright yet on net zero, after many MPs have privately cast doubt on the authenticity of his commitment to tackling the climate crisis.”

“The booklet, titled The Right Way and inspired by a similar document setting out the tenets of Thatcherism in the 1970s, says there were failures in the approach of previous Conservative governments to net zero, immigration and how Brexit was delivered.”

“She stands for cutting welfare, cancelling net-zero climate goals, easing the regulation of businesses and developing more oil and gas deposits.”

“He will claim that cutting red tape and Net Zero rules driving up construction costs could slash the price of a new house by up to £50,000 and boost supply.”

“…ng act from the chancellor, going from the “pragmatic, commonsense decision” to approve the Jackdaw gas field – not popular with all Labour MPs – with talk of being “unshakeably committed” to net zero and a course towards cheaper energy based on clean…”

“Improve grid connections: Deliver cheaper, faster connections through GB Grid and reform the institutions governing them, while maintaining the commitment to Net Zero by 2050.”

““Instead he should slash the benefits bill, foreign aid and net zero subsidies.”

““Instead he should slash the benefits bill, foreign aid and net zero subsidies.”

“A Heathrow spokesperson said: “Heathrow expansion cannot be a choice between economic growth and net zero – it must deliver both.”

“The cost of international flights might have to increase by hundreds of pounds by 2050 to pay for measures that will help the airline sector cut its carbon pollution to zero overall, known as net zero, the committee said.”

“He also wrote: 'I am determined that we meet the commitment on which Labour was elected and reach Net Zero by 2050.”

“The UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050, Andy Burnham has argued in his strongest comments yet on the issue, saying it is no longer possible for Britons to believe they are not already affected by a changing climate.”

“…sion to approve the oilfield would be met with dismay from climate campaigners and some Labour backbenchers who view it as a harmful step away from prioritising net zero – and may see the shift of emissions from one country to another as a trivial…”

“But it comes at a price: to keep Labour’s Net Zero zealots happy, it looks like the massive Rosebank oil field to the east of Shetlands will not be developed.”

“…is of figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a surge in Britain's reliance on the EU and Norway for electricity Since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has come under increasing pressure to weaken Labour's commitment to its Net Zero…”

“Manifesto commitments include a peerage for Larry the Cat, removing VAT on green paint, increasing funding for Youth Parliament by slashing the House of Commons’ budget, net migration reduced to zero by pinning all nets to the ground, mandatory brunch between…”

“…ed with Mrs Badenoch over her stance on women’s rights - declaring in 2018 that ‘trans men are men and trans women are women’ - and is seen as a ‘wet’ Tory for opposing policies like ditching net zero and leaving the European Convention of Human Rights…”

“Above the Prime Minister, a Net Zero dragon can also be seen eating itself.”

“The sums provided by UK banks were largely driven by Barclays and HSBC, which both increased their coal financing between 2022 and 2025 despite high-profile climate and net zero commitments, according to the research.”

“He will get a chance to set out his thinking on the UK’s commitment to meeting its net zero target at the Cop31 climate change conference in Turkey in November. 5.”

“He needs to keep net zero commitments plausible enough to take on Zack Polanski — while it is common knowledge in the “Desnez””

“The cost of international flights might have to increase by hundreds of pounds by 2050, to pay for measures that will help the airline sector cut its carbon pollution to zero overall, known as net zero, the CCC said.”

“The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said the government had committed £21.7bn for CCS projects over 25 years, however, no projects are yet operational in the UK.”

“The cost of international flights might have to increase by hundreds of pounds by 2050, to pay for measures that will help the airline sector cut its carbon pollution to zero overall, known as net zero, it said.”

““He won’t cut the ballooning benefits bill, foreign aid, or net zero subsidies so taxes on working people will inevitably rise at the Budget.””

“The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said: “We do not comment on speculation”.”

“They said existing national policies were projected to lead to at least 2.3 C heating, but it would still be possible to limit stay below 2 C if countries delivered on net zero emissions commitments by mid-century.”

“And @ryangreenblatt estimates 8-10 months behind here, refines that estimate without headline changes here; other useful commentary from @emollick, @theharryfinder, @tenobrus, @peterwildeford, and UK AISI.”