Policy

Defra Minister and former chair of Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee talks to BusinessGreen about nature policy and the potential impact of a new Prime Minister in Downing Street

Study reveals how attempts to slow domestic climate action by arguing an individual country emits relatively little are now evident in economies that collectively account for over a fifth of emissions

UK government publishes study showing Scotland has 'high potential' for new nuclear plants, but SNP argues analysis does not change the huge costs associated with new projects

New data shows value of registered BNG allocations and transaction activity is set to reach £93m this year - almost triple the £33m figure recorded in 2025

New report highlights the huge health and economic benefits that are set to arise from the cleaner air that should result from the UK's net zero policies

Environment Agency reveals it has carried out more than 19,000 inspections of farms across England over the past five years, with 48 per cent revealing non-compliance issues

Next PM must move quickly to provide a 'sense of security and stability', as polling finds 59 per cent of Brits do not think energy bills will ever become more affordable

Andy Burnham's big speech failed to mention climate action or the net zero transition, but it hinted at how both could be central to his drive to deliver good economic growth for every postcode

Updated recommendations on how to upgrade Britain's electricity network to meet future demand sets out plans for 43 onshore and offshore projects for delivery in the 2030s

Rebecca Hubbard explains why not seeing results from work for years at a time doesn't mean you aren't achieving anything