Legislation

Amendment to trade bill would have ensured all new free trade deal would be subject to Parliamentary vote

Key Commons vote awaits, as David Davis highlights concerns over 'common rulebook', including environmental regulations, and business leaders raise alarm over 'no deal' risks

Insertion of a non-regression requirement in any final agreement was a key ask from environmental campaigners

DNV GL warns thousands of firms could inadvertently breach Energy Efficiency Directive rules, risking fines of up to €1m

Greener UK publishes briefing paper urging government to strengthen broad Chequers' pledge to maintain environmental standards

Tom Chivers argues that despite the federal government's corruption and incompetence, there are still reasons to hope the US can drive global climate action

Exemption for hybrids under 2040 ban, no detail on post-2020 incentives and 'progress review' slated for 2025 all mean less certainty for business

Pruitt's actions at the EPA have left a demoralized agency where staff fear their ability to protect public health is diminished

Plan B Earth is seeking a judicial review of UK government's failure to fast track more ambitious 2050 climate targets, but will have to wait on Judge's decision

New white paper proposes raft of measures to enhance sustainability of fish stocks, bu7t campaigners warn plan is badly short on detail