Publications Second wind How can green industries contribute to local economic growth? 3 September 2026 by Jonathan Marshall and Zachary Leather Net zero is touted as a way to regenerate local economies and cushion industrial decline, as well as delivering cheap energy. Aberdeen and Grimsby show that it cannot do all… Continue Reading
Events Re-industrialising the North? Net zeroing in on Aberdeen and Grimsby Thursday 3 September 2026 The UK’s net zero transition will have a major impact on our industrial mix and labour market. While the majority of new ‘green jobs' are likely to be spread thinly… Continue Reading
Comment Cutting the cord Jonathan Marshall and Matthew Cavanagh dive into the details of the Government's plans to 'de-link' gas and electricity prices. 21 April 2026 by Jonathan Marshall This post was originally published on our Substack. The news that the Government is planning to ‘de-link’ gas and electricity prices has been leading discussions on energy policy this week.… Continue Reading
Publications Power cut What the Government’s energy bill discount means for households, and what comes next 21 February 2026 by Jonathan Marshall Next week, Ofgem is expected to announce that the Q2 2026 energy price cap will be nearly £120 below current levels. This reduction is overwhelmingly driven by the Government’s energy… Continue Reading
Publications Green your eats A living standards-first approach to cutting emissions from agriculture and land use 3 February 2026 by Zachary Leather and Jonathan Marshall This report provides an assessment of the UK’s progress toward net zero in the land use and agriculture sector – the only major area where emissions have barely fallen over… Continue Reading
Events Net zero farming How can we kick-start the net zero transition in farming without making the cost of living crisis worse? Tuesday 3 February 2026 The UK has made good progress towards net zero in recent decades. But the agriculture sector stands out as having made barely any progress. To meet our legally-binding climate targets,… Continue Reading
Publications Hot take What to make of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan 22 January 2026 by Zachary Leather and Jonathan Marshall January 2026 saw the eventual release of the Warm Homes Plan. However, the Plan will not benefit all households in need. This Spotlight reveals that a reliance on financial transactions… Continue Reading
Publications Splitting the bill How can Government help families with high energy bills? 16 October 2025 by Jonathan Marshall This note looks at the factors behind stubbornly high energy bills and how ministers could act to ease pressure on households. It considers how change can be enacted to work… Continue Reading
