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 waters off Britain’s east coast. “But it’s also going to put at risk 200,000 jobs across something like 30 different sectors of the economy and also threaten £80 billion worth of tax revenue.” Sunak, who became leader last October, said his approach was “to support the UK’s energy industry” and appeared to suggest that not exploiting new UK oil and gas reserves risked “the lights going out” in Britain. Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Friday called the UK government “out of touch from reality” after energy minister Grant Shapps said officials would look to “max out” North Sea reserves.

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Rishi Sunak’s net zero targets are ‘path to ruin’, says leading Tory MP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s net zero targets are ‘path to ruin’, says leading Tory MP

The Telegraph  

Mr Sunak has faced growing unrest among Tory backbenchers over the cost of green policies at a time when the party is trailing in the polls. The Prime Minister pledged a “more pragmatic, proportionate, and realistic approach to meeting net zero that eases the burdens on working people” in a speech last September. End the chimera of ‘green jobs’ tomorrow …

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 …

Sunak ‘unconservative’ for watering down net zero rules
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunak ‘unconservative’ for watering down net zero rules

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak is unconservative for rowing back on Britain’s net zero pledges, says Lord Deben, formerly one of the Government’s most senior climate advisers. Three months after stepping down as chair of the Climate Change Committee, the Tory grandee has hit out at the Prime Minister for scaling back key environmental policies. Not only does he think the decision will …

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 …

What Sunak’s net zero U-turn means for the UK’s climate goals
1 year, 3 months ago

What Sunak’s net zero U-turn means for the UK’s climate goals

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. He said these measures imposed “unacceptable costs” on ordinary people, a claim climate experts strongly refute, and said the …

Tories at war over Rishi Sunak’s betrayal of net zero pledge
1 year, 3 months ago

Tories at war over Rishi Sunak’s betrayal of net zero pledge

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The car giant Ford led industry backlash, warning the U-turn …

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 …

Rishi Sunak accused of axing net zero policies which never existed in combative Radio 4 interview
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak accused of axing net zero policies which never existed in combative Radio 4 interview

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rishi Sunak’s plans were applauded by his cabinet at a …

Rishi Sunak latest: Net zero changes can win Tories next election, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak latest: Net zero changes can win Tories next election, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero policy can help the Conservative Party win the next general election, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has said. Sir Jacob, a former business secretary, told GB News: “I think these changes could win the Conservatives the next election. “Rishi Sunak has sent the hairshirt to the incinerator, he’s lifted the burden off society and actually he …

Boris Johnson attacks Rishi Sunak’s plans to ease net zero goals: ‘We cannot afford to falter’
1 year, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson attacks Rishi Sunak’s plans to ease net zero goals: ‘We cannot afford to falter’

The Independent  

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Sunak announces U-turn on several UK net zero policies
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak announces U-turn on several UK net zero policies

Al Jazeera  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pushes back the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK from 2030 to 2035. The UK will water down policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and instead pursue a “pragmatic” approach to hitting the target, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. ‘I believe in net …

Sunak to water down net zero commitments to ensure they are ‘proportionate’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak to water down net zero commitments to ensure they are ‘proportionate’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak appears set to water down some of the …

Half of Britons too worried about cost of living to consider climate change
1 year, 3 months ago

Half of Britons too worried about cost of living to consider climate change

The Telegraph  

More than half of British people are too concerned about the cost of living to worry about climate change, a new poll suggests. ‘Nonsensical rabbit hole’ Mr Mackinlay said: “I am not at all surprised that polling shows the British public, now facing the reality of net zero costs, becoming lukewarm to the project. It’s little wonder the public are …

Grant Shapps sparks fresh Tory row over net zero
1 year, 4 months ago

Grant Shapps sparks fresh Tory row over net zero

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Energy secretary Grant Shapps has warned senior Conservatives pushing for Rishi …

Rishi Sunak is showing his true colours – and they don’t include green
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak is showing his true colours – and they don’t include green

The Independent  

The contours of the Conservatives’ campaign at next year’s general election are emerging earlier than they expected. Then the Tories’ unexpected victory in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election handed Sunak a precious dividing line with a reformed Labour Party. Tory moderates, who have lost influence and been marginalised since the high-water mark of David Cameron’s leadership, fear Sunak’s more …

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 …

Greenpeace drapes UK leader Sunak’s home in black fabric over oil policy
1 year, 4 months ago

Greenpeace drapes UK leader Sunak’s home in black fabric over oil policy

Al Jazeera  

Protest held after the government commits to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction. Greenpeace activists have draped the private home of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in black fabric, stepping up their campaign against his government’s policy on oil drilling. A picture posted by Greenpeace UK on the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, …

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 …

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge
1 year, 4 months ago

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

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. “Rishi Sunak’s weak and confused policy will not take …

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 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 …

Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped
1 year, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped

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. Downing Street was forced to insist its pledge to reach net zero by 2050 “remains”, but the prime minister’s …

Sunak’s ‘lackadaisical’ approach to climate criticised by experts
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak’s ‘lackadaisical’ approach to climate criticised by experts

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 been warned the UK is being seen internationally as a “laggard” on …

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 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 …

UK Border Force officers could join French patrols to tackle migrant crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

UK Border Force officers could join French patrols to tackle migrant crisis

The Telegraph  

UK ministers are also eyeing a proposal for a “joint control centre” to manage operations in the Channel including patrols, drones and satellite surveillance. And I think there is an opportunity for us to work closely, not just with the French but with other countries as well.” ‘Act faster’ on Net Zero The Prime Minister went to Cop27 after initially …

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 …

Net zero rules watered down in scramble to boost North Sea drilling
2 years, 3 months ago

Net zero rules watered down in scramble to boost North Sea drilling

The Telegraph  

Jacob Rees-Mogg has significantly watered down net zero restrictions on North Sea oil and gas projects as ministers push for a drilling spree to boost Britain’s energy security. These would measure the oil and gas industry’s efforts to reduce the emissions created by extraction itself, the UK’s status as a net importer or exporter of energy, progress in moving to …

Rishi Sunak promises more support in U.K. energy crisis
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak promises more support in U.K. energy crisis

The Hindu  

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Tuesday promised to provide more money to help people cope with soaring household energy bills if he is elected Britain's Prime Minister next month. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, a key Sunak ally in the leadership race, warned that the governing Conservatives will be writing an “electoral suicide note” if Mr. Truss is elected 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 …

UK energy strategy released in full with pledge to give North Sea oil and gas ‘new lease of life’
2 years, 8 months ago

UK energy strategy released in full with pledge to give North Sea oil and gas ‘new lease of life’

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 The UK government has released its new energy security strategy in full, making pledges to …

Voters want Rishi Sunak to impose windfall tax on energy firms in mini-budget, poll shows
2 years, 9 months ago

Voters want Rishi Sunak to impose windfall tax on energy firms in mini-budget, poll shows

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And the Savanta ComRes survey also found majority support – including among Conservative voters – …

Rethink net zero plans, Cabinet urges, as country faces biggest cost-of-living crisis in a generation
2 years, 10 months ago

Rethink net zero plans, Cabinet urges, as country faces biggest cost-of-living crisis in a generation

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England also raised interest rates to 0.5 per cent, warning that inflation would hit seven per cent by April amid growing fears over a cost of living crisis. Cabinet ministers are increasingly uneasy about Downing Street’s focus on its net zero target and have warned that the cost of living crisis should be given more priority in …

Rishi Sunak planning council tax cuts and state-backed loans for energy firms to ease bills crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Rishi Sunak planning council tax cuts and state-backed loans for energy firms to ease bills crisis

The Telegraph  

The Bank of England is also expected to announce an increase in interest rates on Thursday, potentially from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent - further squeezing families with mortgages. For weeks, MPs have been calling on Mr Sunak to cut the 12 per cent of energy bills that goes towards funding green energy programmes, known as “green levies”. …

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