Overview

• The UK government has fast-tracked £300 million in funding for offshore wind supply chains via Great British Energy to boost domestic manufacturing and job creation.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the commitment to achieving clean power by 2030, framing renewable energy as critical for national security and economic stability.
• The two-day energy security summit in London, co-hosted by the UK and the International Energy Agency, has gathered ministers from 60 countries and global business leaders.
• Energy Secretary Ed Miliband highlighted the role of low-carbon energy in reducing vulnerability to global energy shocks and mitigating reliance on fossil fuels.
• The US delegation criticized clean energy policies, while Starmer and European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the transition to renewables.