Legislation

Government defeats Labour attempt to block fracking in the UK, but sizeable rebellion and major concessions deal further blow to Prime Minister's dwindling authority

Annual CDP report reveals a record number of corporates responded to requests for information on their environmental performance last year

A new report from environmental NGOs concludes the government is failing to deliver on the 30x30 goal that it continues to champion on the global stage

Decision to make mechanism in funding agreement designed to incentivise emission reduction open access applauded as landmark moment for legal sector collaboration on climate action

Energy bills support will become more targeted after six months and include incentives for business energy efficiency, new Chancellor confirms

Industry fears de facto windfall tax on clean power generators could undermine investment in renewables

Proposals to block solar farms, revive fracking, and roll back planning rules are further fuelling the impression the government really is engaged in an 'attack on nature'

Clean Air Fund publishes new research detailing how most of the UK could deliver air quality in line with WHO recommendations by 2030

Nature charities unite to launch 'the People's Plan for Nature' in a bid to push back against proposals to dilute environmental policies

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget speech expected to set out plans to dilute green planning rules, establish new 'Innovation Zones',and accelerate critical infrastructure development