Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

Battery technology advances are driving unprecedented growth in recycling innovation, with patent filings for end-of-life battery processing increasing seven-fold in the last decade. The European Patent Office's latest analysis reveals how the race to create a circular battery economy is accelerating, particularly in chemical transformation processes that could address critical material shortages and mounting waste concerns.

The pound (GBP) was muted against most of its peers at the end of last week, as expectations for any meaningful tightening from the Bank of England (BoE) continued to fade.

The UK Government has published its formal response to the consultation on updates to the Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (NARs) under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act).

The Court of Appeal has refused an extension of time to appeal the Luton Airport DCO judicial review, marking the first enforcement of the Government's new shorter appeal deadlines for NSIP challenges.

The Upper Tribunal's decision in Putney Power Limited clarifies a critical question in UK tax law: when does a company actually begin trading versus merely preparing to trade? This distinction carries significant consequences for Enterprise Investment Scheme relief and other tax benefits, as the court rejected rigid legal tests in favor of a nuanced, fact-specific analysis of each company's activities and circumstances.

The UK Government's Energy Independence Bill, announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026, represents a fundamental shift in energy policy towards domestic resilience and clean power acceleration.

The UK Government's Energy Independence Bill, announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026, represents a fundamental shift in energy policy towards domestic resilience and clean power acceleration.

As countries across Europe accelerate their energy security and climate change ambitions, Scotland faces a critical question about its offshore wind consenting process.

The UK government's new Energy Independence Bill promises to reshape the nation's energy landscape, but what will it actually deliver? With only cryptic references in the King's Speech and Labour Manifesto to guide us, the Bill's true scope remains uncertain—though it likely addresses planning acceleration for renewables, regulatory simplification, North Sea licensing clarity, and consumer protections.

After an 18-month period of consultation and review, Ofgem intends to publish its initial decision on the award of a cap and floor (C&F) for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) in Spring 2026.

We have been tracking the development of the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATO) framework for some time...

This article outlines recent developments in the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owner (CATO) regime, which introduces competitive tendering for onshore electricity transmission assets...