Legislation

Government promises to fast-track measures to streamline environmental rules for planning and infrastructure in response to Corry Review

Investors are finding that securing a new SDR label is helping funds 'stand out in what was once a crowded market'

Defra warns High Street shops and convenience stores that 'ban comes into force in just a few weeks'

Environmental groups claim government's aviation decarbonisation plan rely too heavily on 'speculative, risky' technologies

Schemes protecting more than 52,000 homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding to be built or repaired under latest funding round

Organisation blames the government's failure to introduce national ban for the move, but critics argue it could have stood by original deadline

Changes under Simpler Recycling plans are designed to boost recycling rates, deliver cost savings, and reduce waste sent to landfill

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: March 2025

Oceana UK claims previous government failed to adequately consider threat to marine wildlife when granting 31 oil and gas drilling licences

Campaign group Fighting Dirty puts watchdog on notice of legal proceedings over alleged failure to adequately police exporting of used car tyres