Legislation

Gap in price between plane and train tickets in the UK among the widest globally, according to new Greenpeace analysis

The EU has introduced stronger policies on air quality, biodiversity, and climate, while many UK environmental policy frameworks have largely stood still, new research alleges

Now is the time to take stock, tighten systems, and put rigour at the heart of how sustainability is communicated, writes Kerry Stares from law firm Charles Russell Speechlys

Consultation launched on plans to establish deposit return scheme across Wales for recycling and reusing used plastic, glass and canned drinks containers from October 2027

Deadlock at the latest round of talks was all but inevitable, but there are routes forward for governments and businesses that want to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution

Geneva talks fail to deliver promised treaty to tackle global plastic pollution, as draft text angers both sides of deadlocked negotiations

Only 13 per cent of MPs claim to feel pressure from businesses to deliver bolder climate action, despite 85 per cent of business leaders backing stronger regulation

Negotiators attempt to salvage plastic pollution talks, after campaigners claim latest draft text leaves key policies 'on the cutting room floor'

New report warns the EU and UK approaches to delivering a circular economy are fast-diverging, leaving businesses facing complex rules and rising costs

General public overwhelmingly back policies to reduce waste, with two thirds claiming they would change habits to end 'throwaway culture'