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National scheme will apply 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made using PET plastic, steel, and aluminium containers from October 2027

Cost savings from charging an EV compared to using petrol or diesel hit highest level since May 2024, new analysis claims

European Commission presents emergency policy package to pull forward electrification and clean power plans in response to Iran War oil and gas shock

Fears grow that continued blockade of Strait of Hormuz could push energy and food price inflation even higher during the second half of the year

The regional and local elections across England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May are not just another political milestone - they are a test of the narrative around climate action itself, writes Sizzle CEO Trewin Restorick

UNFCC executive secretary argues 'climate cooperation is key to fending off the twin-reapers of global heating and fossil fuel cost chaos'

Ed Miliband to unveil plans to install more renewables on the public estate, ease planning barriers for clean energy projects, and decouple gas and power prices

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary reportedly set to confirm plans to accelerate Warm Homes Plan and electricity market reforms in response to global energy shock

Setting direction is the easy part - actually building an electrified, clean power system is far harder writes, We Mean Business CEO María Mendiluce

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: April part two