Energy and environment
Energy and environment news from UK Parliament.
ESNZ Committee with unchanged remit under new machinery of Government launches two new major inquiries
As a new Government is ushered in with significant changes across the business, science and technology briefs, the Committee is launching new inquiries on Business and energy and delivering Warm and comfortable homes across the UK.
24 July 2026
Defra rejects Sea Use Framework and claims fishing engagement causing ‘stakeholder fatigue’ in response to MPs’ report
The EFRA Committee has published the government’s response to its report, Resetting the relationship with fishing communities.
22 July 2026
The UK and the Sahel: International Development Committee launches inquiry
The International Development Committee has launched an inquiry examining the UK's development, humanitarian and stabilisation engagement in the Sahel.
16 July 2026
Government letters on heat adaptation and national security published by Committee
The letter responds to the Committee’s correspondence last month.
15 July 2026
Committee Chair responds to ‘30by30’ nature restoration delivery plan
Chair responding to the government’s delivery plan to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030 (‘30by30’)
14 July 2026
Government responds to EFRA report on South East Water failings
The Government has welcomed the EFRA Committee’s damning report into South East Water (SEW), which prompted the resignations of its Chair and Chief Executive.
09 July 2026
New inquiry: How can the tax system best support hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland?
A new inquiry from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will examine the impact of taxation on the hospitality and tourism sectors.
09 July 2026
Forever chemicals: Government makes no new commitments but pledges greater EU cooperation
Government response: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
06 July 2026
Statement from ESNZ Committee Chair on the future of UK oil and gas
Statement from ESNZ Committee Chair on the future of UK oil and gas
06 July 2026
June heatwave: Urgent action needed on “silent killer” of extreme heat
As a record-breaking heatwave hits parts of the UK this week, the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has pushed the government on what it is doing to tackle the “silent killer” of extreme heat.
25 June 2026
Young people needed to be better engaged in the built environment sector, says House of Lords committee
Built Environment Committee calls for stronger youth engagement
25 June 2026
More ambition needed on electrification: EAC Chair responds to Climate Change Committee report
More ambition needed on electrification: EAC Chair responds to Climate Change Committee report
24 June 2026
Human cost of coastal erosion overlooked in Defra’s response to MPs’ report
The EFRA Committee has published the government’s response to its report into the human cost of coastal erosion and ways to support embattled communities.
22 June 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero to examine Government’s National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation
The Government has published a draft National Policy Statement (NPS) for Fusion Energy Generation (EN-8) for parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation.
18 June 2026
Boost community ownership of energy resources to help build support for wider clean power transition, says Committee
Community ownership of energy resources is in danger of being left behind in the transition unless the Department takes urgent action, says the Committee in a report today.
16 June 2026