Legislation

Environmental Improvement Plan promises bold action to reverse nature loss, reduce air pollution, and tackle 'forever chemicals', as Prime Minister promises regulatory reform will drive economic growth

How experts from across the scientific community last week called for an urgent reset of the national climate conversation in the face of 'growing misinformation'

National Emergency Briefing in Westminster calls on policymakers to rise above 'comfortable short-term options' and adopt a 'World War Two level' of leadership in response to the climate crisis

Chancellor moves to prevent gap between two rates of Landfill tax getting any wider, rather than creating single rate

Government confirms Energy Profits Levy will be replaced by Oil and Gas Profits Mechanism, as it announces details of promised ban on new drilling and exploration licenses

Transport Secretary confirms preferred proposal for Heathrow expansion, arguing it can provide a launchpad for 'next generation aircraft'

Sunderland-manufactured EV secures maximum grant through government scheme, with nearly 40 models are now eligible for discounts

Conservation groups warn Planning and Infrastructure Bill and proposals to water down Biodiversity Net Gain scheme are set to badly undermine Labour's pre-election promises to drive nature recovery efforts

Brussels proposes changes to flagship Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations to reduce overlap and curb compliance costs

Former Environment Secretary accuses government of undermining flagship nature scheme through proposals to exempt developments from new biodiversity market