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Prime Minister highlights action on plastics, plans for new Northern Forest, and abandonment of fox hunting vote ahead of cabinet reshuffle and first speech on the environment

BusinessGreen rounds up reaction from green businesses, NGOs and politicians following the Budget announcement today

The 242-page independent review headed by Professor Dieter Helm pulls few punches on the UK's existing energy policy landscape - but will the government listen?

ECIU analysis finds 1GW of new onshore wind would cost £30m a year less than 1GW of offshore wind and £100m less than new nuclear or biomass

The Greens Molly Scott Cato takes issue with the Environment Secretary's suggestion that Brussels poses a threat to the UK environment

Conference speech promises government will build on the UK's position as a pioneer in battery and electric vehicle technology

It has never been more important for Conservative moderates to challenge climate reckless arguments that would undermine the UK's international standing and competitiveness

"We can do what we think is best to make our country cleaner, greener and more beautiful," Environment Secretary tells Conservative Party Conference

Polling reveals Tories need to embrace greener policies if they are to appeal to younger voters

'Action on climate change is a powerful spur to investment in the green industries and jobs of the future' declares Labour leader in closing conference speech