Policy

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

Growing numbers of councils are moving to restrict harmful advertising, and new research suggests more should follow suit

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

Brussels debuts new framework to help the bloc anticipate and prepare for escalating climate risks

With a greater focus on heathier, more plant-rich diets, the UK's new School Food Standards promise to slash emissions as well as costs, writes Martin Bowman from Foodrise

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

Watchdog welcomes new Environmental Development Plans, but raises concerns over lack of evidence they will deliver promised environmental outcomes

UNFCCC estimates current climate pledges will deliver only marginal reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade, underscoring the urgent need for a breakthrough at next month's COP31 Summit