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SSE

Meetings with ministers

97

In the last 12 months

30

Different ministers

25

Lobbying firms used

3

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
23 June 2026Michael ShanksDESNZTo bring together trade unions and industry leaders to review the emerging findings from the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan
16 June 2026Ed MilibandDESNZNet Zero Council, with a focus on food security
16 June 2026Katie WhiteDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy transition priorities and sector transition plans
6 June 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo engage with business representatives and to discuss industrial decarbonisation and clean power 2030 goals
3 June 2026Chris McDonaldDESNZStrengthening Industrial Confidence in Clean Power 2030 roundtable to engage industry representatives on industrial decarbonisation
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
15 April 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss SSE’s investment plans, including renewable energy storage and delivery of clean energy investment.
12 March 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBusiness Roundtable during visit to discuss the Irish and British business ecosystem and delivering shared prosperity
9 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss delivery of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
9 March 2026Minister WhiteDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss delivery of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
2 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss networks delivery and connection reform
2 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss accountability for and resolution of connection reform delays
25 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss current delivery of the Hydrogen sector
23 February 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss perspectives and identify actions to continue to deliver good quality jobs in the electricity networks sector
9 February 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss challenges and opportunities for the sector
27 January 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss how HMG can support the growth of the network manufacturing sector. Minister Shanks gave opening remarks
26 January 2026Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting with UK industry stakeholders to discuss UK-EU co-operation and the North Sea transition
15 January 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterDuring visit to discuss offshore wind projects and their role in boosting regional investment in Scotland
15 January 2026Ed MilibandDESNZVisit to SSE training centre to discuss offshore wind projects and their role in boosting regional investment
14 January 2026Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7) results
14 January 2026Minister McDonaldDESNZTo discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Plan
17 December 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the energy sector and renewables
10 December 2025Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the impact of the Autumn Budget and discuss how government and business can work together to address cost pressures and unlock investment in 2026
9 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the government�s commitment to the Roadmap and clean flexibility
1 December 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the outstanding barriers to rooftop solar installations on large commercial buildings
4 November 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeMeeting to discuss the UK/EU Reset
28 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7) updates
22 October 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMeeting to discuss investment in clean energy
22 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss performance updates, receive an update from National Energy System Operator (NESO) on implementation delays and members to have a strategic discussion on interdependencies
22 October 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss key issues on network project delivery with Transmission Owners
17 October 2025James MurrayHMTBusiness Leader Roundtable on Infrastructure
21 September 2025Katie WhiteDESNZUK Government hosted New York climate week dinner to discuss United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and energy transition
10 September 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss the role of business in the clean energy transition
10 September 2025Katie WhiteDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss the energy transition
1 September 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the implementation of the Industrial Strategy
18 August 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and next steps
21 July 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss investment into renewable energy, including offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage
14 July 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZEnergy Roundtable to discuss energy collaboration between UK-Ireland
2 July 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed how to decarbonise the logistics sector.
30 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZA dinner convening policymakers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss how the private sector can work with government to unlock investment and drive innovation in clean energy
26 June 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBritish Chamber of Commerce's Business Council Q&A to engage with UK businesses on the Industrial Strategy and the Trade Strategy
25 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZAn introductory discussion, covering the relationship between HMG and GBE-N and updates on GBE-N's development
25 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZBrush-by meetings at SSE Stakeholder Reception
25 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable to discuss Government's review of Ofgem
20 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss the future of the North Sea, the energy transition, and delivery methods
17 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable discussion on offshore wind and to discuss supply chain investment
17 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZRound table discussion on offshore wind and to discuss supply chain investment
16 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss key issues on network project delivery
16 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's review of Ofgem
12 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss progress of Acorn project
11 June 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo provide an update on HMG plans, energy infrastructure investment and job creation
22 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on heat networks and the Warm Homes Plan
19 May 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting of the Transition Finance Council to discuss transition finance
15 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on Government's review of Ofgem
13 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss EU cooperation on electricity trading, ETS linkage, and wider energy cooperation
12 May 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership
28 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss the grid, connections reform, barriers faced by industry and the clean energy transition
24 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZBrushy-by meeting at International Energy Agency (IEA) Future of Energy Security Summit
8 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss next steps following the publication of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the DESNZ/DWP Clean Energy Workforce Forum to discuss skills and workforce needs in the clean energy sector
7 April 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss onshore wind industry and the forward look for onshore wind strategy
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
31 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
31 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
18 March 2025Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss views on consultation requirements for National Significant Infrastructure Projects.
17 March 2025Douglas AlexanderDBTTo discuss the UK economy
13 March 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), Contracts for Difference seventh allocation round (AR7) and electricity transmission
6 March 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss investment between the UK and Ireland at the UK-Ireland Summit
6 March 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBusiness roundtable during the UK-Irish Summit to discuss opportunities for growth and investment and building a resilient and successful international trading environment between the UK and Ireland
27 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss data sharing and the relationship of generation projects to transition projects
27 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss delivery of the clean power action plan and connections reform, supply chains and manufacturing
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
5 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZInitial meeting of the relaunched Net Zero Council, to agree the council's terms of reference, areas of focus and workplan for accelerating decarbonisation and climate leadership
5 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZInitial meeting of the relaunched Net Zero Council, to agree the council's terms of reference, areas of focus and workplan for accelerating decarbonisation and climate leadership
5 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss offshore wind, supply chains and Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA)
4 February 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeRoundtable with European and UK industry representatives in Brussels with an interest in Energy.
27 January 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the industrial strategy
22 January 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Clean Energy Skills Forum to discuss the barriers for skills development in clean energy industries
12 December 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZMeeting of Heat Networks Industry Council to discuss development and benefits of heat networks
27 November 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeA briefing to CNI owners and operators
19 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussed the role of networks in the Clean Power Mission
5 November 2024Michael ShanksDESNZDiscussion of rollout of skills passport
30 October 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and the relationship with HMG's plans for the energy sector
28 October 2024Sarah JonesDESNZTo actions required to develop the Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) sector in the UK
28 October 2024Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) Council discussing Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), energy infrastructure, Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) Delivery Plan and Clean Power Mission
21 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss living wage accreditation and the Employment Rights Bill
14 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the UK business environment and green growth sectors
7 October 2024Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries' future in terms of: security of supply and supply chains; skills development; energy affordability; environmental impact and infrastructure
26 September 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss net-zero aligned industries in the context of UK's growth mission, and clean energy mission
4 September 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss SoS priorities including GB Energy, Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements: (REMA), Networks and Allocation Rounds
28 August 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable meeting during Ministerial Visit to discuss ways in which UK Government can support growth in Scotland.
6 August 2024Michael ShanksDESNZRoundtable to discuss Allocation Round 6, as well as the potential for accelerating renewables delivery in the UK
16 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZIntroductory call to discuss allocation round 6 and networks
12 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss the opportunity to unlock growth and housebuilding by addressing the challenges facing infrastructure investment, including planning.

Consultant lobbying firms

  • FTI Consulting LLP
    April to June 2026
  • 56 Degrees North Ltd
    October to December 2024; July to September 2024
  • Public First Limited
    October to December 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “SSE plc”, “SSE PLC”, “SSE Plc”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.