Taxation

Industry groups fear windfall tax on clean energy generators and new taxes for electric vehicles could slow net zero transition

Jeremy Hunt's tax raid on clean energy and underpowered energy efficiency plans will do nothing to jolt the UK out of its decade-long economic despondency

Jeremy Hunt underscores government’s commitment to tackling 'existential' climate threat with new nuclear projects and energy efficiency funding, but green groups slam Autumn Statement that 'falls woefully short'

Chancellor poised to announce new multi-billion pound investment programme in bid to cut UK energy demand by at least 13 per cent this decade

Report highlights significant climate toll from the investment activity of 125 of the richest people in the world

Plus 40 nations prep methane plans for COP27, Germany touts cheap transport tickets, and Saudi Arabia launches electric vehicle brand

PM and Chancellor reportedly intend to extend Energy Profits Levy to solar, wind, and nuclear generators as part of plans to increase rate on oil and gas firms

How top corporates are navigating the transition to zero emission fleets

Government said to be exploring options after Shell reveals it received a tax rebate from UK last quarter, despite bumper profits

All the top reaction from leading business figures, politicians, campaigners and experts to Kwasi Kwarteng's first major fiscal statement as Chancellor