Politics

Government promises 'root-and-branch' water sector reform after regulators publish first-of-a-kind joint performance review

Chancellor moves to ensure new data centres support communities, create jobs, and protect local water supplies - but sparks fears over fossil fuel generation

Green businesses and campaigners reflect on a Budget that promised a major revamp of the UK's clean energy plans, but also fuelled fears of continued fossil fuel reliance

John Healey promises 'government remains unshakably committed to net zero by 2050', but signals significant changes to clean energy transition plans and offers support for gas-fuelled data centres

COP31 Presidency presents full text of proposed Antalya Artificial Intelligence Pledge, as it seeks to rally support from governments and businesses

Chancellor set to announce fresh measures to try and curb energy bills, but campaigners fear budget for heat pump grants could be cut

Targeted grants have yielded 'tangible results', pre-Budget study finds, as campaigners urge Chancellor not to cut funding for popular scheme

Letter argues cumulative impact of imminent decisions on Rosebank, EV targets, Heathrow, and heat pump funding could breach legally-binding Carbon Budgets

The Jackdaw and Rosebank are very different, and the latter has a much higher legal bar to clear if it is to secure approval

Media reports suggest Chancellor and Business Secretary are pushing for controversial oil project to be granted approval, despite fears over climate impact