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The Guardianpolitics5 hrs ago
Ed Miliband Discussed as Potential Chancellor Under Andy Burnham
Speculation has increased over whether Energy Secretary Ed Miliband would be appointed chancellor if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Former podcast guests outlined economic, regional, and energy policy challenges the Treasury role would present.
rigzone.combusiness11 days ago
UK Energy Secretary Blocks Plan to Fund Defense via More North Sea Drilling
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband blocked a Treasury proposal to expand North Sea oil and gas drilling. The plan aimed to raise tax revenue to help cover £18 billion in Ministry of Defence purchases. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer received the proposal before resigning earlier thi…
riotimesonline.comscience14 days ago
UK Private Firms Pledge Over £100bn for Clean Energy as Government Halves Public Low-Carbon Budget
Ed Miliband will cite the figure in a speech Tuesday to London Climate Action Week. Offshore wind, solar and grid upgrades account for most of the planned spending through 2031.
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UK Energy Secretary Announces Planning Reforms and Price Decoupling to Boost Renewables
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans on April 20, 2026, to accelerate clean energy adoption amid global market disruptions. Measures include streamlining planning rules, expanding renewables on public land, and decoupling electricity prices from gas. The moves aim to prot…
Presidential Communications Office / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance88 days ago
Tony Blair Institute Recommends Approving North Sea Oil and Gas Projects Amid Energy Security Concerns
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has urged UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to approve drilling at the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field. The institute's report argues that increased North Sea exploration is necessary for energy security while pursuing net zero go…