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Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework extend far beyond the Green Belt and promise to turbocharge green energy development across the country

Environment Secretary warns condition of flood defences 'far worse than we were led to believe', as Labour accuses Tories of leaving public finances in terrible state

The latest CCC progress report lays bare the scale of the climate policy failures over the past two years, and the daunting task ahead if net zero targets are to be met

Following the King's Speech, Labour has provided a detailed update on how its new legislative agenda aims to accelerate the UK's decarbonisation efforts - but some key questions remain

Labour confirms legislative agenda includes new bills focused on GB Energy, planning reform, energy independence, sustainable aviation fuels, and water pollution

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints latest wave of Ministers to take on green policy briefs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms National Wealth Fund to be 'aligned' with existing state-backed financial institutions to ensure investments can be made with immediate effect

Roger Harrabin fears Labour's sweeping planning reforms will not be sufficient on their own to get Britain building - and could come with some challenging unintended consequences

New Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary writes to officials setting out Labour's priorities for government, as Prime Minister confirms more ministerial appointments

District council unlocks £371,500 in savings, as well as improvements in planning, innovation, productivity, and morale during 15-month trial