Britain names Claire Coutinho as minister for energy security and net-zero
Conservative MP Claire Coutinho has been named Britain's secretary of state for energy security and net-zero, replacing Grant Shapps.
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Conservative MP Claire Coutinho has been named Britain's secretary of state for energy security and net-zero, replacing Grant Shapps.
Campaigners and industry experts see a fresh start in the new energy secretary’s appointment.
Rishi Sunak’s mini-reshuffle brings a big promotion for a young Tory rising star.
Rishi Sunak has reshuffled his top team, with Grant Shapps succeeding Ben Wallace as defence secretary and Claire Coutinho entering cabinet as energy secretary.
New energy secretary Claire Coutinho has been urged to fix the UK's "broken energy system" as Grant Shapps becomes defence secretary.