Policy

Ed Davey set to back 25 per cent cuts by 2020 as most cost-effective option at today's Environment Council meeting

DECC decries "alarmist" reports that Big Six will not be ready for October launch, but admits home loan repayments are unlikely to begin until late 2012 or early 2013

“There is no point in Ed Davey talking about green jobs and growth if Osborne keeps making swipes that damage investor confidence”

BusinessGreen runs down the reaction after Vince Cable confirms GIB will be headquartered in Scotland with transactional base in London

Expected £740m CRC revenues could be replaced by increasing Climate Change Levy alongside introduction of carbon reporting

Business Secretary Vince Cable argues two cities will deliver greater commercial reach for new institution

Polish environment minister writes to counterparts urging them to reject push for 25 per cent emission reduction target

New £3.5m fund to help train 2,000 Green Deal assessors and installers, as department downplays fears scheme could face delays

Commission talks up cost-saving and job creation benefits of environmental regulations

Liberal Democrat London mayoral candidate reveals plan to convert buses and taxis to all electric using innovative financing approach