The UK has presented a new, more detailed plan for investing in affordable, clean, homegrown power to mark what has been informally dubbed 'Green Day'.
The government was required to present one such scheme after a court ruling found that the country's net-zero strategy is "unlawful", as it failed to show how the policies included in the plan would contribute to achieving the legally-binding 2050 emissions targets.
Nonetheless, the government has aimed to downplay the "green" aspect of the strategy, preferring to centre the focus on energy security.
"We are stepping up to power Britain and ensure our energy security in the long term with more affordable, clean energy from Britain, so we can drive down energy prices and grow our economy," said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
"That’s why we’re driving forward plans to boost renewables, revive nuclear and build new thriving industries like carbon capture, which will...