Legislation

Head of International Maritime Organisation calls on diplomats to reach a compromise on proposals for tackling shipping emissions and avoid a repeat of the row that marred previous talks

More than 4,000 residents launch action against Avara Foods and Welsh Water in biggest ever domestic environmental pollution claim

Letter to Environmental Audit Committee confirms government will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions in Carbon Budgets from 2033 onwards

National scheme will apply 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made using PET plastic, steel, and aluminium containers from October 2027

Environmental Audit Committee warns government's PFAS action plan does not go far enough, as it calls for stronger clamp down on polluting products and companies

Without a credible label for low-emissions steel, the EU risks losing out on the economic opportunities on offer as global decarbonisation trends accelerate, writes Responsible Steel CEO Annie Heaton

Ed Miliband to unveil plans to install more renewables on the public estate, ease planning barriers for clean energy projects, and decouple gas and power prices

Projects smaller than 0.2 hectares will be exempt from BNG rules, while major energy projects will move within scope later this year

Government claims proposals will streamline process for securing environmental permits for clean technology and infrastructure projects in England, while maintaining nature and public health safeguards

European Commission reveals CBAM certificate price for first quarter of this year as firms importing goods into EU single market prepare to begin purchasing from February 2027