Ed Miliband

27,000 solar installations completed in March 2026 - the highest monthly deployment of solar in over a decade The surge was driven mainly by rooftop solar, with two-thirds of installations being new solar panels on homes Total solar capacity across the UK surpassed 2 million installations – across solar farms and rooftops - for the first time ever in March 2…

Energy regulator Ofgem reformed to introduce stronger protections for consumers Households supported with faster redress if they are let down by their supplier Energy executives incentivised to act in consumers’ best interests Billpayers are set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator, under reforms of its remit set out by the government today (22 April)…

Thank you Praful Nargund for that introduction and can I congratulate you and all your partners on the National Growth Debate. The Good Growth Foundation is obviously playing a really important role, so thank you so much. And it is a privilege to be here at the National Growth Debate. This summit tackles one of the defining questions for Britain in 2026, whi…

Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices New plans include long‑term fixed‑price contracts for renewables, protecting families when gas prices spike Immediate action to tax excess profits through the Electricity Generator Levy by raising the rate from 45% to …

Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, driving clean energy superpower mission with good jobs for British workers Great British Energy, the UK’s publicly owned energy company, and government to invest £86.5 million in a UK-first hydrogen project in South Yorkshire Forged…

Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind – a major step in delivering the clean power mission The new port will help unlock at least 4.5 GW of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea – helping deliver clean, homegrown electricity, protect households from …

Major wind factory set for Scotland creating 500 skilled jobs through drive for clean, homegrown power Innovative new approach of discounted power on windy days in areas where wind farms are paid to switch off to avoid ‘wasted wind’, predominantly benefiting Scotland Government securing long-term energy security for Scotland that will protect households agai…

‘Plug-in’ solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills Move comes as government steps up drive for clean homegrown power to get the UK off dependency on fossil fuel markets in response to Iran war New rules introduced today to ensure majority of new homes in England will come with solar panels fitted…