News
Tue 14 Jul '26
Andy Burnham’s speech signals a fundamental shift in how Britain thinks about growth
Andy Burnham's recent speech reflected a growing recognition that Britain's economic future will increasingly be shaped by the strength of its regions. As the clean industrial transition gathers pace, the challenge is no longer simply setting ambitious policy - it's creating the partnerships needed to deliver it. In this blog, Kate Hutchinson explores why regional leadership has become an economic necessity, what this means for the UK's future competitiveness, and why the next chapter of Britain's growth story will be written through collaboration between places, industry and investors.
Fri 27 Feb '26
Decarbonisation for High-Energy Businesses: From Incremental Progress to Real Transformation
Across the UK and beyond, businesses with high electricity consumption are under growing pressure to decarbonise their operations.
Thu 26 Feb '26
Square One Law – Member Welcome
Every new member brings fresh ideas and energy to our mission of building a more sustainable future.
Wed 18 Feb '26
Historic Funding Boost for Community Energy Announced by UK Government
In February the UK Government announced its plans to deliver the biggest ever public investment in community energy
Thu 29 Jan '26
National Wealth Fund to Drive £100B into UK Companies, Infrastructure & Supply Chains
Earlier this week, the National Wealth Fund shared an update on its strategic plans, which set out an ambition to redirect its remaining funds by 2030/31, supporting 200,000 jobs and mobilising more than £100 billion into the UK.
Wed 28 Jan '26
North Sea Set to Become the World’s Largest Clean Energy Reservoir Under New Plans
On Monday 26 January, history was made when European leaders attending the third Future of the North Seas Summit in Hamburg signed an historic clean energy security agreement, the Hamburg Declaration, to secure 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects.
Thu 22 Jan '26
Will Northern Powerhouse Rail Get Us Back On Track?
Just last week (Wednesday 14 January), the Government announced plans to launch a £45bn three-phase programme of upgrades to the UK rail system with the launch of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
Wed 07 Jan '26
Second Wind Power Record Sets The Standard for Domestic Renewable Energy Supply
On December 5, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) reported that the UK recorded a new wind record, with 23,825 megawatts of electricity generated, enough to power 23 million homes.
Wed 10 Dec '25
Earthshine – Member Welcome
Every new member brings fresh ideas and energy to our mission of building a more sustainable future. From renewable energy to zero-waste living, their passions strengthen our collective work.
Thu 04 Dec '25
Hydrogen fuelling Newcastle’s future
In the world of clean energy, many will be familiar with the likes of wind, solar and tidal power.
Thu 27 Nov '25
Why the North should make the most of the UK Modern Industrial Strategy
When the UK Modern Industrial Strategy launched back in June, there were several reasons that it was on my agenda.
Mon 24 Nov '25
COP30 Week Two – What Happened in Belem
As COP30 entered its second week, the atmosphere shifted from technical negotiation to political urgency.
