Legislation

Chancellor moves to prevent gap between two rates of Landfill tax getting any wider, rather than creating single rate

Government confirms Energy Profits Levy will be replaced by Oil and Gas Profits Mechanism, as it announces details of promised ban on new drilling and exploration licenses

Transport Secretary confirms preferred proposal for Heathrow expansion, arguing it can provide a launchpad for 'next generation aircraft'

Sunderland-manufactured EV secures maximum grant through government scheme, with nearly 40 models are now eligible for discounts

Conservation groups warn Planning and Infrastructure Bill and proposals to water down Biodiversity Net Gain scheme are set to badly undermine Labour's pre-election promises to drive nature recovery efforts

Brussels proposes changes to flagship Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations to reduce overlap and curb compliance costs

Former Environment Secretary accuses government of undermining flagship nature scheme through proposals to exempt developments from new biodiversity market

Overly complex regulation has contributed to 'relative decline' in UK's ability to deliver faster and more affordable nuclear projects, government-commissioned taskforce claims

Reports claim Ukraine war has generated 237 million tons of additional CO2 emissions, Jamaica raises alarm over climate-disaster funding shortfall, and EU and South Africa ink critical minerals deal

Decline in UK bus commuting follows fare cap increase, but record number of Brits are now travelling to work by EV, Commuter Census finds