Politics

BusinessGreen reflects on a busy week for the UK green economy, as the Climate Change Committee offers its take on what should be at the top of the agenda for Keir Starmer's successor

TotalEnergies must disclose climate risks within six months, Microsoft and Amazon announce water use landmarks, and Colombia's presidential election sparks energy transition fears

New group to identify climate-related threats, as likely next Prime Minister faces fresh calls to prioritise decarbonisation efforts

New strategy aims to protect those at highest risk, retrofit buildings, boost access to cooling spaces, and improve infrastructure resilience

'Climate-washing' cases remain the most common type of climate litigation, but new climate-related legal challenges are emerging, LSE report finds

Seventh Carbon Budget secures comfortable majority in House of Commons, as Labour, Lib Dems and Greens back new emissions target

The opening speech of the UK Green Business Awards 2026

'Bold new plan' to invest between £5bn and £6bn in nature recovery each year could provide up to £1tr in wider benefits to society, study claims

The Prime Minister's resignation speech continued one of the flaws that defined his premiership - a refusal to promote the bold climate policies his government has enacted

Survey reveals many Brits are wary of risks attached to installing heat pumps that extend beyond concerns over upfront costs