Policy

UK climate advisory body views government's recent tweaks to mandated EV targets changes as 'pragmatic' but also warns they risk encouraging more sales of higher-emission hybrid cars

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill creates an absurd false choice between nature or growth that will fail even on its own terms, writes the Wildlife Trusts' chief executive Craig Bennett

Bloc's member states on course to deliver near-term climate and energy targets as it mulls setting sights on 90 per cent emissions cut by 2040

Industry regulator Ofwat hands down its biggest ever fine to London and Southeast England water supplier following investigation into wastewater operations and shareholder payments

Latest analysis by ShareAction ahead of EU's review of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation warns most asset managers are 'missing the mark' with their disclosure practices

Poll claims failure to deliver on manifesto pledge to double energy efficiency funding would further erode support for Labour government

Proposed reforms to BNG rules and local planning process spark fierce criticism from environmental groups

Consultancy Stonehaven argues paying legacy gas-fired power plants through a regulated asset based model could shave billions of pounds off UK energy bills

Campaigners warn any move to cut back energy efficiency plans would undermine any gains made by reversing Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Federation of Small Businesses' survey indicates healthy appetite for driving towards net zero, but concerns remain over cost barriers