Policy

Chancellor confirms plans for new reservoirs, which aim to unlock billions of pounds of fresh investment in homes, labs, roads, and rail links to create 'Europe's Silicon Valley'

New analysis suggests airport expansion plans risk maxing out the UK's Carbon Budgets, as Ed Miliband reiterates any new runways would have to operate within UK climate goals

There are few quick fixes for driving UK growth, and the economic case for expanding Heathrow is very shaky, writes Green Alliance's Steve Coulter

The government has been sending some mixed signals in recent weeks on its approach to the economy and the environment - its commitment to green growth needs to be reasserted

Legislation introduced today paves way for long-awaited rollout of DRS that would incentivise consumers to recycle plastic drinks bottles and cans

Government confirms latest phase of sweeping planning reforms designed to accelerate approvals for housing and clean energy infrastructure, but green groups fear weakening of key protections

Lib Dem MP spearheading wide-ranging private members' bill agrees to pull Parliamentary vote, following promise of further talks with government over its green policy agenda

Former Business Secretary and COP26 President tasked by UK government and City of London Corporation to lead efforts to position the UK as the top global destination for net zero finance

Government bans emergency use of pesticide containing neonicotinoid Cruiser SB, but growers warn move exposes UK sugar beet crops to pests and disease

Nearly 40 businesses suspended from installing insulation under schemes inherited from the last government