Energy Transition: What to watch under the new UK Prime Minister

30 July 2026

Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026. With a change of Prime Minister, market participants across the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors are reassessing the direction of travel for UK energy policy. Early indications point towards a framework that combines continued commitment to net zero, a stronger focus on economic and social outcomes, and a more interventionist approach to energy markets and infrastructure governance.

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