Policy Matters Notes

Breaking the gas link: UK government consults on Wholesale CfDs for existing low carbon generators

UK Budget 2026: the state takes a firmer hand to deliver energy and infrastructure

Speeding up UK grid connections: the latest from Ofgem and government

Connect: Ofgem opens the door to full self-build on the transmission grid

Great British Grid: competition not nationalisation

Competition comes to onshore transmission: inside Ofgem's draft CATO licence and guidance

Political risk and the UK energy sector: Protections for long-term investment

Insight alert: UK election 24 - Bombshells defused? Exploring Labour's manifesto tax plans

With Labour's UK election manifesto out, we delve into a key policy area for business.

Insight alert: UK election 24 - I vow to thee my country…. Are UK manifesto pledges worth the paper they're written on?

Manifestos exist largely as political commitments, rather than enforceable instruments. We explore their legal grounding.

Insight alert: Will Labour's Green Prosperity Plan make Britain a 'clean energy superpower'?

As the election looms, we take a pre-manifesto dive into Labour's energy policies and how they could impact investment should the party win power.

Insight alert: Out with a whimper – What next as UK election stalls data protection reform?

As the election campaign blocks progress of statutory data protection overhaul, our experts assess what a change of government could mean.

Insight alert: How would a Labour Government tackle digital regulation and AI?

While the UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill didn’t make the pre-election cut, we ask what this and a Labour Government heralds for …