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The Government admits to Channel 4 News that it has some way to go before meeting its target of becoming the “greenest government ever” amid criticism from environmental groups.

As the Bank of England cuts its growth forecast, there is some good news for Britain’s manufacturing industry with the announcement that wind turbine giant Vestas wants to create 2,000 new jobs.

Amid warnings that serious unrest in Saudi Arabia could push oil prices to unheard-of levels, there are fears that the record price of Brent crude could put the brakes on the UK’s recovery.

As the Chancellor cuts petrol duty by 1p a litre in the Budget, check out the Channel 4 News map of where in the UK you can buy the cheapest – and the most expensive – petrol.

Surely China’s decision to suspend approvals of new power plants won’t stop the long march to a nuclear future? Don’t be so sure, leading experts tell Channel 4 News.

As oil prices remain high in the face of unrest across the Middle East, a senior oil executive warns Channel 4 News violence in Saudi Arabia would be “as bad as it could be” for the world economy.

Freezing weather and rising energy bills are pushing more people into fuel poverty, Channel 4 News is told.

UK energy suppliers are to be investigated by the industry watchdog after the regulator said profit margins had risen 38 per cent. Campaigners tell Channel 4 News the probe is long overdue.

A 10-mile-long barrage across the Severn Estuary to generate tidal power is to be scrapped as part of the Coalition’s first major policy plan on powering Britain to 2025 and beyond, writes Tom Clarke.

The Energy Minister Chris Huhne says he’ll step in if energy providers continue to impose “outrageous” price hikes on customers, and promises Britain’s ‘Green Revolution’ will be a ‘beacon to others.’

Carbon dioxide “capturing” could be a major step in the battle against climate change. Julian Rush visits a power station in Scotland and asks could this be the saviour of coal?