Taxation

First official data on impact of the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) finds 40 per cent of plastic manufactured in or imported to UK last year was exempt from the tax

New BNEF analysis finds IRA has dangled 'very attractive carrots' to accelerate US decarbonisation drive - but warns a 'few more sticks' are needed to hit climate targets

The current tax system actively discourages business models that save consumers money and free up resources, warns Green Alliance's Jasmine Dhaliwal

Introduction of 5p plastic bag charge in 2014 has helped avoid seven billion carrier bags from going to waste, according to new data from Defra

As the UK's HGV levy returns, environmental groups call for shift from a flat levy to distance-based charging with exemptions for new zero emission trucks

Overhauling the aviation taxation regime would help European governments claw back billions of Euros in missed revenue and help cut carbon emissions, a new analysis suggests

Latest data confirms a quarter of cars sold last month had a plug, but industry warns more needs to be done to ensure zero emissions vehicle targets are met

New economic accord includes proposals to boost electric vehicle market on both sides of the Atlantic, as UK government confirms it could cut oil and gas windfall tax

Resolution Foundation proposes 'road duty' tax reform to reflect cars on streets and avert £10bn a year revenue shortfall by the early 2030s

New report reveals how carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes are curbing emissions and generating valuable revenues for exchequers