An independent review into the feasibility of tidal lagoon power in the UK will be led by former energy minister Charles Hendry, alongside a team of seconded civil servants.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has appointed the chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority, Alex Chisholm, as its new permanent secretary.

Former Utilitywise board director Michael Dent has joined energy consultancy Inprova Energy as managing director. He has previously worked for Utilitywise, Total Gas & Power and RWE Npower.