Legislation

The scale of the chemical industry’s lobbying campaign and clean-up costs for PFAS have been revealed by a new collaboration of scientists and journalists, explains University of Bristol professor Gary Fooks

Prime Minister announces plan to tackle ‘excessive’ legal challenges to major infrastructure projects, promising to accelerate development of wind farms and airports

EXCLUSIVE: Leaders from 17 green campaign groups sign joint letter calling on Keir Starmer to allow MPs a free vote on the Climate and Nature Bill

Government says moves will better protect marine animals and help accelerate offshore wind development

Government unveils new scheme administrator that will lead efforts to reduce packing waste and promote use of recyclable materials under new regulations

Senior figures from across the energy sector have are to join the start-up board for the government's new GB Energy venture

Due for its second reading in Parliament today, the Homes (Solar Generation) Bill would require new homes to be built with solar panels as standard

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January 2025

Sign off of latest wave of Inflation Reduction Act funding should 'Trump-proof' flagship green initiatives - but $20bn of previously announced funding could be vulnerable, new figures reveal

IEA report predicts nuclear is set to generate a record level of electricity in 2025, but warns governments and industry must overcome 'significant hurdles' if sector is to successfully enter new era