Rishi Sunak is 'poised to announce major gas deal with America'
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak is 'poised to announce major gas deal with America'

Daily Mail  

It could see US sell billions of cubic metres of liquefied natural gas to Britain No10 says Britain can 'do more' to work with US to combat soaring energy prices Britain can 'do more' to work with the US to combat soaring energy prices, No10 said today - amid reports Rishi Sunak is close to clinching a major trans-Atlantic gas deal. Downing Street said discussions were ongoing between Britain and the US on how to cooperate to reduce volatility in energy markets in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The newspaper said talks are in their final stages on an agreement that could see the US sell billions of cubic metres of liquefied natural gas to Britain over the next year. Rishi Sunak, who addressed the Cop27 climate summit last night, is reportedly close to clinching a major gas deal with the US It comes amid warnings of potential blackouts this winter after the war in Ukraine caused energy shortages Asked this morning about the reports, the PM's official spokesman pointed to recent commitments by the US and UK on 'reducing global reliance on Russian fossil fuels', as well as the 'transition to the green economy'.

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Oil and gas licences to be sold every year under Rishi Sunak’s new law
1 year, 1 month ago

Oil and gas licences to be sold every year under Rishi Sunak’s new law

The Telegraph  

Oil and gas licences that allow drilling in the North Sea will be introduced every year under a new law that Rishi Sunak will unveil in the King’s Speech on Tuesday. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Security Secretary, argues in a Telegraph article that the change would provide certainty for the 200,000 workers connected to North Sea oil and gas. Ms …

PM accused of ‘pandering’ to corporate interests over new oil and gas licences
1 year, 1 month ago

PM accused of ‘pandering’ to corporate interests over new oil and gas licences

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Climate activists have accused Rishi …

Rishi Sunak's own climate advisers say his net zero rollback will cost people more
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak's own climate advisers say his net zero rollback will cost people more

The Telegraph  

Household energy bills could be higher as a result of the Government’s rollback of net zero policies, its own climate change advisers have said. A Government spokesman said: “We are taking a fairer and more pragmatic approach to meeting net zero that eases burdens on families – saving households up to £15,000 on upfront costs to upgrade their homes.” ‘UK’s …

Trump praises Rishi Sunak for climate rollbacks as British PM’s popularity plummets
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump praises Rishi Sunak for climate rollbacks as British PM’s popularity plummets

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has earned the approval of former US president Donald Trump after the British …

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism

NPR  

Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism Enlarge this image toggle caption ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Amid growing international criticism, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended watering down key U.K. climate policies. But his government's own climate adviser called the prime minister's assertion that the U.K. would still …

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn on Britain’s climate targets
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn on Britain’s climate targets

Hindustan Times  

IN A HASTILY arranged speech on September 20th, Rishi Sunak promised a “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy. They do want a fair transition, but Mr Sunak “risks putting the Conservatives on the wrong side of Britain’s climate consensus”, says Luke Tryl, of More in Common UK, a think-tank that carried out polling on the issue. Mr Sunak may hope …

UK PM Rishi Sunak's house draped in black by Greenpeace demonstrators to protest oil expansion plans
1 year, 4 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak's house draped in black by Greenpeace demonstrators to protest oil expansion plans

India TV News  

Demonstration: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s country estate was draped in black fabric by Greenpeace demonstrators on Thursday as a mark of protest against his plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incident took place after the British Prime Minister on Monday announced that Britain will grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in …

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies
1 year, 4 months ago

The UK once vowed to be a global climate leader. Now Rishi Sunak is stoking a culture war on green policies

CNN  

London CNN — Less than two years ago, Britain was championing itself as a global leader in the fight against the climate crisis. Sunak said Monday he wants to “max out” oil and gas developments in Britain’s North Sea, announcing an expansion in drilling for the fossil fuels that environmental groups have condemned. “I don’t think many people would actually …

U.K. PM Sunak announces more North Sea oil and gas exploration and carbon capture plans
1 year, 4 months ago

U.K. PM Sunak announces more North Sea oil and gas exploration and carbon capture plans

The Hindu  

The Rishi Sunak government on Monday announced that it would grant over 100 licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea starting in the autumn. “Even when we’ve reached net zero in 2050, a quarter of our energy needs will come from oil and gas,” said Mr Sunak, citing a CCC statistic. So I'm taking action to: ⚡️ …

Rishi Sunak Announces Hundreds of New Oil, Gas Licences to Boost UK Energy Security
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak Announces Hundreds of New Oil, Gas Licences to Boost UK Energy Security

News 18  

The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. “Investment in the North Sea will continue to unlock new projects, protect jobs, reduce emissions and boost UK energy independence,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said in …

U.K. PM Sunak backs new oil and gas exploration plans off coast
1 year, 4 months ago

U.K. PM Sunak backs new oil and gas exploration plans off coast

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans for new fossil fuel drilling off Britain’s coast, saying in a Sunday newspaper interview he would be “pragmatic and proportionate” about reaching net zero. “I think it makes absolutely no sense, as the Labour Party is suggesting, to ban North Sea oil and gas,” Mr. Sunak told the Sunday Telegraph. Mr. Sunak, …

Rishi Sunak Backs New UK Oil, Gas Exploration Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis in UK
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak Backs New UK Oil, Gas Exploration Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis in UK

News 18  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans to permit new fossil fuel exploration off Britain’s coast, as he pledged to be “pragmatic and proportionate” about achieving net zero in an interview published Saturday. “I think it makes absolutely no sense, as the Labour Party is suggesting, to ban North Sea oil and gas,” Sunak told the Tory-supporting newspaper, referring to …

Rishi Sunak plans to ‘power up Britain from Britain’ amid Tory concern over green policies
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak plans to ‘power up Britain from Britain’ amid Tory concern over green policies

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak will outline plans to invest in “powering up Britain from Britain” as he …

Politics latest news: Rishi Sunak criticised after two flights to South West in 24 hours
1 year, 10 months ago

Politics latest news: Rishi Sunak criticised after two flights to South West in 24 hours

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after flying back to London from Dorset last night only to then fly to Cornwall this morning. The Prime Minister was in Lulworth Camp in Dorset yesterday afternoon for a visit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mr Sunak flew back to London by helicopter. The Liberal Democrats questioned why Mr Sunak had not stayed …

Rishi Sunak 'increasingly concerned' about Iran's behaviour as he lists foreign threats
2 years ago

Rishi Sunak 'increasingly concerned' about Iran's behaviour as he lists foreign threats

The Telegraph  

The issue has been divisive among Tory MPs, some of whom have heaped pressure on ministers to make a firm commitment to a fuel duty cut. Last month, former home secretary Priti Patel and 22 fellow backbench MPs wrote to Jeremy Hunt urging him to slash fuel duty or at least commit to freezing it until the end of this …

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden will unveil gas supply agreement TODAY
2 years ago

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden will unveil gas supply agreement TODAY

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden will today announce a deal to keep the lights on in Britain – using gas produced by fracking in the US. As part of the major initiative, Downing Street said the US will aim to export at least nine to ten billion cubic metres of Liquefied Natural Gas to UK terminals over the next year …

Rishi Sunak to strike gas deal with US to ease energy crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak to strike gas deal with US to ease energy crisis

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak is poised to announce a major gas deal with America after the Cop27 climate change summit, The Telegraph can disclose. Talks about the “energy security partnership” are in their final stages, with the US planning to sell billions of cubic metres of liquefied natural gas to Britain over the coming year. The UK's willingness to import more fossil …

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM

The Telegraph  

He vowed to appoint a new Brexit minister to oversee the process, filling the role which has been vacant since Jacob Rees-Mogg left it in early September. Fracking ban popular among MPs One of his first acts as Prime Minister, and one which was enormously popular with MPs, was to reimpose the ban on fracking that was lifted by Ms …

Rishi Sunak brings back fracking ban lifted by Liz Truss
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak brings back fracking ban lifted by Liz Truss

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I stand by the manifesto on that,” the new prime minister told MPs in the Commons – referring to …

Rishi Sunak announces incentives to extract fossil fuels amid climate crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Rishi Sunak announces incentives to extract fossil fuels amid climate crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This measure will not only make absolutely no difference to families’ soaring energy bills, any new fossil fuel production …

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