UK’s 1,000-page plan criticised as doing ‘little to boost energy security, lower bills or meet climate goals’
September 2021
Britain’s energy crisis has been years in the making, thanks to the Conservatives
Ed Davey
Since 2015 policies to insulate Britain’s homes and diversify our energy supply have stalled, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
November 2020
Nils Pratley on finance
The green bank went south; let's hope Sunak's new version succeeds
Nils Pratley
Can the government value the proposed national infrastructure bank – given the last one did make a profit before its sell-off?
July 2020
The Guardian view on the green recovery: Britain is being left behind
The green recovery
UK government planning new green investment bank
July 2019
To ensure a green future the UK cannot rely on free markets alone
Richard Partington
The scale of the climate emergency requires nothing less than full government engagement
January 2019
Let’s make 2019 the year of a green new deal
Letters: Richard Murphy and Colin Hines suggest a number of ways that revenue could be raised to fund energy efficiency in all buildings, renewables and local transport systems
August 2018
Tessa Tennant obituary
Key player in the world of green finance who co-founded the Merlin Ecology Fund
May 2018
UK must secure billions in investment to meet climate targets, MPs warn
Influential committee says collapse in low-carbon investment is endangering jobs and threatening climate commitments
March 2018
Nils Pratley on finance
Green Investment Bank: why did ministers dodge the real problem?
Nils Pratley
Green Investment Bank sell-off process 'deeply regrettable', say MPs
December 2017
Green Investment Bank sold too cheaply, watchdog says
National Audit Office report puts Macquarie deal at low end of valuation with extra tens of millions lost from rejection of phased sale option
August 2017
Government faces fresh criticism over Green Investment Bank sell-off
Lib Dem leader Vince Cable questions UK’s commitment to environmental projects after GIB sale to Australian bank Macquarie
April 2017
Nils Pratley on finance
Green Investment Bank sell-off: only time will tell how green it is
Nils Pratley
The government has secured green ‘commitments’ after the £2.3bn sale. In reality it has secured only ‘good intentions’
Green Investment Bank sell-off described as a disaster by critics
Greenpeace says £2.3bn sale to controversial Australian bank Maquarie risks climate targets, while Lib Dems say bank was sold too fast and too cheap
Green Investment Bank to be sold off in £2.3bn deal
Bank expected to retain offices in London and Edinburgh, as bid from Australia’s Macquarie accepted despite opposition
March 2017
Green Investment Bank sell-off racks up at least £1m in fees
Green Investment Bank: rival bidder launches legal challenge to sale
February 2017
Green Investment Bank: Australian bidder woos MPs as protests continue
Macquarie insists it is committed to renewable energy – but critics say it could invest in fossil fuels if its bid succeeds
January 2017
Green Investment Bank’s assets must be protected
Letters: It makes no sense to sell it off, least of all to a company with Macquarie’s record of buying assets, stripping them, paying itself huge dividends and selling off what’s left
