Legislation

Blanket ban to be imposed on three specific neonicotinoids in the UK to help protect pollinators estimated to support £500m in annual economic benefits

White House submits new climate action plan under the Paris Agreement, in a bid to provide framework for US states even if President-elect Trump's quits international accord

Government receives official advice calling on it to roll out global climate and sustainability reporting standards for use in UK with 'minor amendments'

Views sought on how energy regulator can help accelerate net zero and support households and businesses facing high energy costs

New legislation and guidance to give National Parks and National Landscapes clear mandate to widen public access to nature and better protect trees, peatland, and wildlife

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

Steve Reed and Angela Rayner signal intention to revamp a planning system that is currently failing both prospective homeowners and nature

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: December 2024

Government unveils wide-ranging plan designed to put the UK on track to deliver a clean power system by 2030