Rishi Sunak

Government confirms plan to require certain companies to produce net zero transition plans, as part of raft of new rules designed to crack down on 'greenwash' and make it easier for consumers and investors to support the green industrial revolution

Reports suggest nuclear and heat pumps are set for a key role, but row between Treasury and Number 10 over cost of climate agenda threatens to undermine impact of long-awaited plans

Ed Miliband tells Prime Minister to 'get off sun lounger and start being a statesman' or COP26 will fail

Centrica's new apprenticeship scheme aims to create 3,500 new roles over the coming decade

Debate over how to fund raft of net zero programmes looks set to dominate the coming months

Downing Street considering scheme offering homeowners up to £7,000 grants to switch to low carbon heating alternatives

Green group claims only fraction of Budget 2021 has been directed towards climate change mitigation policies, as pressure ramps up Chancellor Rishi Sunak to step up support for net zero transition

Reports suggest Treasury is drawing up plans to protect poorer households from costs associated with the net zero transition