Legislation

Government announces new plan to fast track housing near commuter stations, including on Green Belt land

Legislation enabling ban on plastic wet wipes comes into force, as government urges consumers to 'bin not flush' all kinds of wet wipe

Government expands heat pump scheme to include heat batteries and 'air-to-air devices' that can cool homes in summer, despite speculation over budget cuts

Success of Clean Power 2030 mission depends on using renewables ‘intelligently’, not just building more capacity, report warns

Environmental Audit Committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ that environmental protection is blocking development

European Parliament confirms position on reporting duties and due diligence requirements for companies under watered down CSRD and CSDDD

Rachel Reeves reportedly eyeing new limits on how much workers using salary sacrifice schemes can spend on high-spec manual bicycles and e-bikes

Signatories back open letter calling on Chancellor to move social and environmental levies off electricity bills and into general taxation

BusinessGreen takes a look at 10 key questions for the fortnight of crunch negotiations in the Amazon

Businesses and green groups warn mooted cuts to energy efficiency schemes risk economic damage, increased emissions, and higher bills for households