Keir Starmer

UPDATED: Countries join new push to tackle barriers to the clean energy transition, as Ministers at COP29 wait on fresh negotiating texts to be released overnight

It was only a few years ago that the UK was aiming for an 80 per cent cut in emissions by 2050 - now the goal is an eminently achievable 81 per cent cut by 2035

CBI, Corporate Leaders Group, and others welcome clarity provided by government's new target to slash emissions by 81 per cent by 2035

Prime Minister confirms new Nationally Determined Contribution target will aim to slash emissions over the next decade, ahead of hotly anticipated speech at COP29 Summit in Baku

British Prime Minister to use appearance at Baku Summit to set out plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower and 'fire up our industrial heartlands'

A fortnight of diplomatic rows, geopolitical tensions, and - just possibly - an historic climate finance agreement await in Baku

But plans to lift national cap on bus fares from £2 to £3 slammed by green groups for potentially encouraging more polluting cars on UK roads

New Water Commission aims to strengthen regulation, boost investment, and encourage reform of the water sector

Government promises to tackle red tape and deliver new Industrial Strategy in support of clean energy mission

Fresh commitments from Iberdrola, Orsted, Macquarie, and Greenvolt hailed as major vote of confidence in government's net zero vision