Legislation

Cornerstone of government's post-Brexit green governance legislation on course to become law in the autumn – but concerns remain

Defra unveils sweeping package of biodiversity and habitat policies, designed to halt species decline and trigger £500m tree planting programme

Political and business leaders are prioritising action on nature like never before, but can this sudden uptick in engagement be translated into tangible progress?

Newly re-elected Mayor of London promises to policies to improve air and tackle climate crisis at heart of second term

The marriage of the net zero and 'levelling up' agenda was again at the core of the government's legislative agenda, but business groups now want to see warm words turned into ambitious action

But environmental campaigners fear fresh push to shake-up planning system

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England

German government proposes new goal to slash emissions 65 per cent against 1990 levels by the end of the decade, as revamped French climate law moves forward

EU reaches late night deal backing plan to cut emissions 55 per cent by 2030, as reports suggests President Biden will approve goal to halve US emissions by end of the decade

Detailed analysis of more than 100 EU exit statutory instruments laid by Defra prompts campaigners to warn of 'significant governance gaps in the application, interpretation and enforcement of environmental law' post-Brexit