Policy

Government says moves will better protect marine animals and help accelerate offshore wind development

Government unveils new scheme administrator that will lead efforts to reduce packing waste and promote use of recyclable materials under new regulations

Rachel Reeves tipped to announce support for Heathrow third runway and expansion plans at Gatwick and Luton airports, sparking fierce criticism from green groups

New President signs wave of executive orders confirming US will quit international climate agreements and roll back restrictions on fossil fuel development

President uses inauguration address to confirm plans to accelerate US fossil fuel development, revoke electric vehicle mandates, and hike tariffs on imported goods, as White House declares US will quit Paris Agreement

President-elect promises to sign wave of executive orders 'within hours' of today's inauguration, with the Paris Agreement and restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the firing line

Senior figures from across the energy sector have are to join the start-up board for the government's new GB Energy venture

Due for its second reading in Parliament today, the Homes (Solar Generation) Bill would require new homes to be built with solar panels as standard

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January 2025

Office for Environmental Protection warns government is 'largely off track' to meeting majority of legally binding nature targets, and time is rapidly running out to deliver on 2030 goals