Policy

Chancellor urged to halve VAT on new EVs, reform Vehicle Excise Duty, and deliver more affordable public charging through upcoming Budget

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February part two

Government fails to deny reports that the introduction of England’s Deposit Return Scheme could be delayed until 2028

Inconsistency in government policymaking is killing business confidence, writes Tepeo's Johan du Plessis

Charting a greener future for shipping offers fantastic opportunities for business - but government must act fast, writes Transport & Environment's Jon Hood

Controversial changes to climate finance accounting methodology last year enabled Ministers to allocate more funding to green aid target, but watchdog warns long term target will still prove 'challenging to meet'

The CCC's advice on what to do with the Third Carbon Budget's pandemic-boosted emissions savings is unequivocal - the government must resist the temptation to cynically weaken the UK's world-leading climate targets

The Chancellor must focus investment in projects, supply chain, ports and skills to drive forward the UK's energy transition, argues RenewableUK's Lucinda Tonge

Aviation taxes can provide life-changing assistance to countries least responsible for the climate crisis, writes Opportunity Green's Sabrina Khan-Dighe

Inclusion of fossil fuel assets in central bank's collateral framework is boosting value of coal, oil, and gas holdings, campaigners warn