Rachel Reeves

Analysis warns lack of water capacity could cost economy billions as the government, as water companies pledge to ramp up investment in much-needed new capacity

The government has taken a raft of positive steps to try and escape the Conservatives' economic doom loop, but Heathrow expansion represents a gamble that could quickly backfire

Ministers claim reforms to system of Marine Protected Areas can help deliver up to 13 new offshore wind farm projects

BusinessGreen rounds up the green economy's reaction to a raft of major infrastructure announcements, including plans to expand Heathrow Airport and create 'Europe's Silicon Valley’

Chancellor announces raft of supply-side reforms, investments, and infrastructure projects aimed at turbocharging economic growth, including backing for airport expansion, sustainable aviation fuels, offshore wind projects, and EV charging

Chancellor confirms plans for new reservoirs, which aim to unlock billions of pounds of fresh investment in homes, labs, roads, and rail links to create 'Europe's Silicon Valley'

New analysis suggests airport expansion plans risk maxing out the UK's Carbon Budgets, as Ed Miliband reiterates any new runways would have to operate within UK climate goals

There are few quick fixes for driving UK growth, and the economic case for expanding Heathrow is very shaky, writes Green Alliance's Steve Coulter

The government has been sending some mixed signals in recent weeks on its approach to the economy and the environment - its commitment to green growth needs to be reasserted

Government confirms latest phase of sweeping planning reforms designed to accelerate approvals for housing and clean energy infrastructure, but green groups fear weakening of key protections