Congratulations Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps on your appointment. Scaling up home-grown clean energy rapidly is a hugely complex and important task for the UK, and it makes sense to have a department focused on this priority. Good policy & buy-in from the centre of government are critical too.

The Rt Hon Grant Shapps Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State in the newly created Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. gov.uk/government/new…

⚡️ Our new Department for Energy Security & Net Zero led by @GrantShapps is focused on securing our long-term energy supply, bringing down bills and halving inflation 👇

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will focus on giving the UK cheaper, cleaner, more secure sources of energy – cutting bills, cutting emissions, and cutting our dependence on international energy supplies, like those of Putin’s Russia.

💧 The amount of sewage discharged into our waters by water companies is unacceptable. ✔️ To help tackle this, we have increased monitors installed in storm overflows from 10% in 2015 to almost 90% now, and we aim to reach 100% cover by the end of the year.

This really is a historic moment. The Ocean covers two-thirds of the planet, provides half the oxygen we breath, absorbs vast amounts of CO2 & provides food for billions. This Treaty will mean much greater protection. #BBNJ #IGC5 bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Excellent editorial from ⁦The Times and The Sunday Times⁩ on why 🇬🇧 government should not squander the excellent progress on renewables Now is the time to double-down on renewables expansion and respond meaningfully to the 🇺🇸 Inflation Reduction Act to attract more green investment into the UK

The new Science and Technology Framework will bring together every part of government and our private sector partners to transform the economy and people's lives through 🔟 key actions. Read the full Framework: gov.uk/government/pub…

Our Environment Act has given Ofwat new powers to hold water companies to account 💧 If a water company falls short of environmental performance requirements, Ofwat will now be able to take stronger action.

Applications open today for the latest round of Countryside Stewardship. We’ve made it easier to apply for and increased payment rates. Get paid to protect and enhance the natural environment while producing food. 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

A very insightful panel discussion today about the UK’s #energycrisis, hosted by Jackie Long from Channel 4 News. We explored the causes, solutions, learnings and the future of the crisis. Panellists: Alan Whitehead Bim Afolami Anne Longfield @NinaSkorupska

🚜 Meet Caroline, a farmer on the Isle of Wight. 🌾 She’s joined our environmentally-friendly farming schemes because it makes business sense to improve her soil alongside sustainable food production. 🐄Take a look and see what’s right for you: gov.uk/guidance/fundi…

Great to see emphasis on chip design & device resilience in Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's new Semiconductor Strategy. We’re here to make the UK the safest place to live and work online, and excited to build on the success of programmes like Digital Security by Design! dsbd.tech

TONIGHT: 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Register now to hear Susan Hall AM, @MozForMayor & Daniel Korski talk about their green vision for London. 👋 Open to CEN supporters and cllrs ⏰ Doors open at 6pm 📍 Central London 🎟 RSVP [email protected]

We’re already taking major steps to adapt to the impacts of #ClimateChange. As the latest National Adaptation Programme launches, here’s a 🧵 of some of the action already under way. 1/6

Conservative governments have been pioneers of nuclear power since Churchill’s built the world’s first nuclear power station in 1953. Today we’re continuing that legacy to grow the economy & build a new line of defence against energy warfare. 🇬🇧 Great British Nuclear 🇬🇧

The UK’s nuclear renaissance is underway 🇬🇧 Great British Nuclear will drive forward clean, reliable nuclear energy projects for generations to come. Boosting energy security, supporting high-skilled jobs and growing the economy. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

New laws mean unlimited penalties for polluters. Today, Thérèse Coffey has set out how we're strengthening environmental enforcement. 👇

✨ WE'RE HIRING ✨ We’re looking to hire an organised, diligent, and financially-literate Operations Manager, who is passionate about CEN’s mission. Find out more and apply now 👇 cen.uk.com/our-jobs

Great to catch up with this living legend, the man who literally kept 1.5 alive, my friend Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma