Policy

Cross government meeting aims to overcome barriers to renewables deployment and accelerate fossil fuel phase out

New report from E3G accuses investment treaties and investor-state dispute settlement of hampering the global clean energy transition

New paper from Aldersgate Group calls on government to take a 'whole value chain approach' to industrial strategy, as report suggests net zero transition set to deliver £164bn in economic benefits

Labour government continues to push forward with overhaul of UK planning system, as it looks to accelerate development of new housing and clean energy infrastructure

Defra announces review of Environment Act targets in areas such as air quality, water pollution, biodiversity and tree planting

More than half of Labour voters expect publicly owned, clean power company to cut their bills this Parliament, new polling finds

Rachel Reeves warns of 'difficult decisions', as she confirms government response to dire fiscal inheritance will seek to save billions from departmental budgets and winter fuel payments

Conservative Environment Network and former Party leaders urge leadership candidates to put market-led green policies at heart of efforts to rebuild the party

Environment Secretary warns condition of flood defences 'far worse than we were led to believe', as Labour accuses Tories of leaving public finances in terrible state

Van and commercial fleet operators keen to make EV switch urge government to address high upfront costs and lack of charge points