Policy

Legislation will strengthen regulators' powers to ban bonuses and impose tougher penalties on water firms, including custodial sentences for executives who break the law

Auto industry hits Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target for the first time, as demand for electric vehicles increases sharply

But government declines to confirm reports publicly funded energy company is set to be based in Scottish oil and gas hub

The former Minister's excoriating book provides a depressing insight into how vested interest's opposition to environmental policies stymies effective policy development

Yesterday's clean power auctions were more competitive than expected, but there is an urgent need for the government to now accelerate the timetable for future auctions

The total subsidy available to farmers that adopt and maintain sustainable farming practices is set to be cut, according to reports in the Guardian

A more ambitious approach to clean energy auction delivery is needed if the UK is to meet its offshore wind targets, writes Energy Transitions Commission's Shane O'Connor

Graham Stuart attacks Labour's plan for a decarbonised energy system, as Conservatives step up criticism of new government's net zero strategy

Industry groups hail the success of latest renewables auction, but warn much more new capacity will be needed if Labour's clean power goals are to be met

Environmental campaigners slam soft drinks brand's campaign to bring back plastic straws as 'misleading' and 'dangerous'