Legislation

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

Brits living in homes with a Band F Energy Performance Certificate rating could face average annual energy bills that are £700 higher than those with a rating of C or above, ECIU calculates

Next in the consumer product company's sights: California legislation that would assess fees on the world’s largest fossil fuels producers

UK reported to be weighing up whether to link its emissions trading system with the European Union's carbon market

Poll from WWF reveals strong public support for bolder action to protect nature, as separate surveys reveal majority backing for net zero transition