The Latest Breaking News from Drax

Letters: Alex Sobel MP writes paying Drax billions of pounds to burn forests is not a coherent climate strategy; Tom Blandford suggests Drax is a stepping stone to a low carbon future; Peg Putt deplores its emissions ‘reductions’ scheme; plus a letter from William Carmichael

The evidence against the Drax power station is damning, yet the government wants to continue its massive public funding, says campaigner Dale Vince

Campaigners say the publication of key KPMG report must be a condition to MPs extending subsidies scheme

The US agriculture secretary said the US is ‘100% confident’ that its wood chips meet the UK’s sustainability requirements.

Between 10 and 20 protesters are forcibly removed after challenging the board about use of woody biomass

Public confidence in the UK biomass industry is low – robust checks are needed to ensure every wood pellet its power plant burns is sustainable

The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.

Government cranks handle again for group owning Yorkshire power plant because cheaper generating capacity not in place

The FTSE 100 finished 67.27 points, or 0.77%, higher to end the day at 8,767.80.

North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canada

Billions of pounds from energy bill-payers to run out in 2027 but could be extended as soon as Monday