Oil price crash threatens the future of the North Sea oilfields

The potential impact of the oil price slump on Scotland was underlined as a leading energy expert warned on Wednesday that North Sea oilfields could be shut down if the oil price fell by just a few more dollars.

Hinkley nuclear power plant recommended for approval

Plans to build a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset have been recommended for approval following a European Commission investigation.

The green new deal is the antidote that UK desperately needs

What does a recovery look like? On current evidence it involves an increasingly divided workplace with more people, especially the young, caught in low-paid, insecure employment.

'Worrying' decline in oil and gas production

The sharp decline in production of oil and gas from under British waters is "worrying" industry leaders. Trade body Oil and Gas UK says there is record investment this year of £13.5bn.

Good News Britain: North Sea tax break helps UK energy security

Industry body Oil & Gas UK on Talisman Energy's decision to invest £1.6bn in extending the life of fields in the North Sea.Oil & Gas UK is delighted to hear that the Government has approved Talisman's £1.6bn MonArb Area Redevelopment Project.

Business bosses attack George Osborne's policy of 'dash for gas'

George Osborne was increasingly isolated over energy policy last night, after the head of the CBI said that too much reliance on gas as a future source of energy would leave consumers and businesses dangerously exposed to further sharp price rises on global markets.

George Osborne's North Sea oil tax breaks show Britain is open for business

In times of economic hardship, the UK oil and gas industry has been – and can continue to be – a key engine for growth.

Centrica criticises policy as seabirds block Docking Shoal wind farm

Centrica has criticised conflicting Government policies after ministers blocked plans for a wind farm to power 400,000 homes because of concerns about seabirds.

PM under pressure from own cabinet to boost green energy investment

Two Conservative cabinet members have asked the prime minister to do more to boost investment in low carbon energy and other green infrastructure.