General Windfall tax on oil giants could yield £4bn lifeline for bill payers By bringing in a windfall tax on the huge profits made by fossil fuel giants the Chancellor could raise enough money to cover a £500 payment to six million households expected to be in fuel poverty by April, with money to spare for insulating homes. by Stefano Gelmini February 2, 2022
Climate change Briefing: Energy Security Strategy Spokespeople available for interviews. Contact press.uk@greenpeace.org The Energy Security Strategy is being introduced at speed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concern over the dependence on Russian… by Emily Black April 6, 2022
Climate change Polling shows Labour defectors want action on climate, nature and the cost of living New polling commissioned by Greenpeace suggests that voters, particularly Labour defectors, would like to see the Labour government adopt stronger policies on climate and nature, when tested against a number… by Greenpeace UK Press Office May 7, 2026
Climate change Budget 2025: the Chancellor’s ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Budget What the 2025 Budget means for energy bills and climate action, as seen by Greenpeace’s policy team. November 28, 2025
Climate change BREAKING – Energy Crisis Activists Occupy Central Lobby of Parliament Dozens of activists occupy Lobby as Rishi Sunak set to become prime minister by Stefano Gelmini October 24, 2022
Oil and gas BP profits a slap in the face to struggling households Oil giant BP has announced profits of $12.8bn for last year fuelling calls for a windfall tax on the bumper profits of fossil fuel firms. by Stefano Gelmini February 8, 2022
Take action Volunteer, donate, sign a petition – the choice is yours! Here's how you can get involved with Greenpeace right now. by Greenpeace UK, Helle Abelvik-Lawson, Greenpeace UK June 16, 2022
Climate change Covid-19 needs our attention right now, but recovery measures could be part of the solution for the climate emergency Right now, the coronavirus pandemic is the global priority. We all need to work together to save lives and keep our communities together. But the climate and nature emergencies will still be there when the spread of Covid-19 is brought under control. With the right recovery, this could be the moment we take the measures that solve the climate crisis at the same time we escape from this one. by John Sauven March 20, 2020
Activism For disabled people, the cost of living crisis is nothing new M-E – a long-time campaigner for justice, inclusion and equality, and a Steering Group member of Disabled People Against Cuts – talks about how government failure on the cost of living crisis is affecting disabled people. And why direct action is needed when political leaders refuse to listen to ordinary people. by Greenpeace UK November 1, 2022
Environmental justice Shell UK headquarters targeted as it reveals record £32.2bn profits – Activists tell Shell: Stop Drilling. Start Paying While Shell counts their record-breaking billions, people across the globe count the damage from the record-breaking droughts, heatwaves and floods this oil giant is fuelling by Jasmine Watkiss February 2, 2023
