Roundup of reaction from politicians, NGOs, and business figures as the world's top climate scientists serve up latest evidence on scale of potential climate cataclysm ahead
A series of reports over the weekend has laid bare the mounting tensions at the heart of the government's net zero strategy – businesses and investors will be worried a critical opportunity could be squandered
Alok Sharma intent on holding 'most inclusive COP ever' in Glasgow, but it is not UK's gift alone to make in-person event happen
Compromise means informal talks will take place virtually next month as UK battles to ensure Glasgow summit itself takes place in person
Tech giant becomes latest high profile firm to be unveiled as a formal partner of COP26
Retailer named as Principal Supermarket Partner, as government faces growing calls to clarify plans for crucial Glasgow Summit
Scottish official admits second postponement or scaling back of high profile Climate Summit under consideration given on-going health risks
BREAKING: Kwasi Kwarteng promoted to become Business Secretary, as Sharma to step up his focus on preparations for crucial Glasgow Summit
UN approves UK and Italian request for high profile Summit to be postponed by a full year, as co-hosts announce new 'Friends of COP' advisory board
UN widely expected to approve UK government request for crucial Summit to be rescheduled for November 2021