Planning reform

A hugely influential new essay on how to revive the UK's flat-lining economy makes a compelling case for sweeping reforms, but its plan to decarbonise the economy risks delaying the clean energy transition

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to set out vision to boost growth across the UK economy, as she rules out a return to austerity

Government must 'go beyond' proposed revision to Nationally Planning Policy Framework if it wants to turn planning system into an 'economic multiplier', business group warns

Labour government continues to push forward with overhaul of UK planning system, as it looks to accelerate development of new housing and clean energy infrastructure

Inflation may have fallen, but a new report highlights how the UK's high dependency on fossil fuel and food imports leaves it at major risk of climate-related price shocks

Ed Miliband describes upcoming Contracts for Difference auction as 'critical test' for new government's climate plans in his first Parliamentary statement as Energy Security Secretary

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

National Grid ESO has unveiled its vision for a 'once in a generation expansion of the electricity grid' to deliver a net zero power system by 2035 - but what does the ambitious programme mean for green businesses?

Groups to investigate how policy landscape can better enable energy system decarbonisation while protecting landscapes, nature, and communities