Legislation

Swedish government presents the "greatest commitment to climate and the environment ever" in 2018 budget bill

Green Deal Finance Company confirms Green Deal is available nationwide to all qualifying applicants, quashing fears lack of 'no-cost' funding could offer landlords an escape from energy efficiency rules

Protesters hope appeal court will uphold council's decision to reject planning consent for Cuadrilla, which was overturned by Sajid Javid

Provisional figures show households in Wales recycled 64 per cent of their waste in 2016/17, meaning it has hit its target three years early

Its new owners Macquarie insist it has a plan to use the bank to invest heavily in pioneering green infrastructure, but plenty are still suspicious of the sale

New head of the Green Investment Group - formally Green Investment Bank - Edward Northam explains what lies ahead for the newly privatised body

Experts warn maintaining an open border will require UK's continued adherence to EU food safety standards - minimising flexibility in international trade deals

President says projects will still need to meet 'environmental safeguards', as he rolls back rules designed to limit flooding and sea level risks

The Minimata Convention, which has the backing of 128 countries, commits signatories to a ban on new mercury mines and phasing out use of the metal in products

Echoing Environment Secretary Michael Gove's assurances, new Brexit position paper promises changes to trading relationships will not lead to lower environmental standards