Policy

Work currently underway on new Climate and Nature Action Plan which also sets aim to achieve 'substantive nature recovery' by 2050

Cornwall Insight predicts four per cent rise in price cap from October, as fallout from Iran war continues to drive inflation

New survey for End Fuel Poverty Coalition reveals divide between 'energy savers' and 'energy strugglers'

The Ultra Low Emission Zone had plenty of vocal opponents, but a new landmark study confirms it has already delivered the remarkable public health benefits

Conservatives argue ditching 'net zero dogma' and prioritising 'cheap power' could save UK £320bn over 20 years and still drive down emissions, but critics question feasibility of plan centred on new nuclear projects and North Sea drilling

Updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) promises default 'yes' for new homes near train stations in England as government seeks to further streamline planning processes

The Times reports Andy Burnham is expected to defer decisions on Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, as opposition to fresh drilling builds

Tackling methane is an underused but critical emergency brake on climate change - it's time the UK used it, writes Liam Hardy from Green Alliance

Negotiators from almost 200 countries expected to attend fortnight-long COP17 desertification summit aimed at addressing lack of investment in tackling land degradation and drought, and delivering landmark rangelands deal

Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Robert Smith, Paris Paloma and Olly Alexander among musicians urging Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank as consultation period ends