A new Solar Taskforce has meet to discuss how to drive more rooftop solar installation across the country.
Schools, warehouses and carparks are set to play host to new solar panels under new plans discussed by the government's new taskforce.
The taskforce is led by by energy minister Graham Stuart and Solar Energy UK chief executive Chris Hewett.
The government has a target to to increase solar capacity by nearly fivefold to 70GW by 2035.

The Welsh Government has announced £250,000 of funding to be shared between community cooperative projects in order to protect and help the Welsh language to thrive.
Community groups were previously invited to apply for funding to set up or support co-operatives, social enterprises, and community-led housing.
21 groups are set to receive funding.

The Chancellor has announced £650 million of funding to "fire up" the UK's life sciences sector and grow the economy.

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has announced the Scottish Government's Financial Strategy, which includes economic growth, progressive taxation and spending plans that targeting those in greatest need.
The Medium-Term Financial Strategy sets out the government's approach to make sure the country's finances are sustainable and at the same time, deliver high-quality public services.

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has announced the energy price cap will be reduced for the period 1 July to 30 September 2023.
From 1 July, the energy price cap will be set at an annual level of £2,074 for a dual fuel household paying by direct debit based on typical consumption. This reflects recent falls in wholesale energy prices.
The new price cap is a reduction on last quarter's cap and also a reduction in how much customers will have to pay.
The July price cap will be £2,074, a reduction of £1,206 from the April cap of £3,280.

RSH finds Birmingham City Council in breach of consumer standards
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has concluded that Birmingham City Council has breached the consumer standards.

A flood wall has been completed in Matlock as part of the Environment Agency's project to reinstate the flood defences of the town.
The wall will provide protection for 50 homes and businesses from the river Derwent.
A privately owned wall in the same place collapsed after damage from floods in February 2022.
The project is being delivered in partnership with Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council.

The government has announced £165 million of funding to transform local skills.
The funding is intended to address local employer skills gaps, transform training and grown the economy.
Further education providers are being invited to apply for funding from the  Local Skills Improvement Fund. The money will be used to to renovate facilities with up-to-date equipment, help to upskill teachers, and deliver new courses in key subjects such as green construction, carbon capture and cyber security that meet the needs of local employers.