Policy

PackUK confirms freeze on producer disposal fees under Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme, after government moves to plug funding gap

Wales takes 'huge step forward' in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, as Senedd passes landmark environmental legislation

New government guidance encourages local authorities to seize and crush vehicles used to dump waste while also naming and shaming the criminals online

Budget constraints seen as most significant barrier to decarbonisation for eight-in-10 local authorities, new FOI requests reveal

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh survey findings reveal robust support for solar and wind across all age groups and voters, but potential challenges for government in communicating net zero policy

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech at the National Farmers Union's 2026 annual conference in Birmingham

Package diluting key sustainability reporting rules to be published in the EU's official journal in the coming days before formally entering into force

Domestic bills down by more than £200 on a year ago, but analysts warn consumers remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets

Official advisor concludes Scottish Government can meet emissions targets for 2030, but further work needed to put country on track to meet longer term goals