UK government warned not to 'derail' offshore wind and nuclear

Unhelpful policy changes would hinder pressing plans for a future secure, affordable, low-carbon energy system, says new report

The government has been urged not to "derail" the development of technology such as offshore wind and new nuclear which are needed to transform the UK's energy system.

A report from the Royal Academy of Engineering warns time is running out to make crucial planning decisions and get the huge investment needed to deliver a secure, affordable and low-carbon energy system in the decades to come.