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Government says it expects back-up power auction scheme to soon be restored, with almost £1bn of back-payments to be made to generators in January

But plan to raise €54bn in taxes to pay for low-carbon shift has been dismissed by activists as too weak

New EU ecodesign rules will require TVs, fridges and dishwashers to be easier to recycle and more energy efficient

New green business group wants to accelerate climate across EU economy

Commission President-elect appoints Frans Timmermans as Executive Vice President for an EU Green Deal

Around 200 CEOs of major corporates call on newly-elected EU leaders to collaborate with business and society in driving climate action and pursuit of the SDGs

Former German Defence Minister becomes first female European Commission President. securing narrow parliamentary approval after promising increased climate action

Ahead of key vote, European Commission nominee presents ambitious decarbonisation plans as she seeks to secure backing from MEPs

Current plans fall short of 2030 targets, official European Commission assessment warns

Pioneering French company announces it has secured €20m of EU funding to support cutting-edge FARMYNG project