Policy

Labour leader reiterates 'unapologetically ambitious' pledge to build a decarbonised UK power grid by 2030 in first major speech of 2024

In an exclusive interview with BusinessGreen, Transport Minister Anthony Browne argues the ZEV Mandate for manufacturers means there is no longer a need to curb car use

Farmers set for uplift in green farming subsidy payments, as well as expansion of incentives to support agroforestry and improved cycle and pathway maintenance

Major new report from Environmental Audit Committee warns the UK impact on global forests per tonne of product consumed is higher than that of China

Review of barriers to decarbonising historic homes, listed properties, and buildings in conservation areas sets out plans to review Energy Performance Certificate regime

Car and van manufacturers in the UK must now produce minimum quota of electric, zero emission vehicles, in policy the government has hailed as world leading

Households no longer have to pay to dispose of DIY waste at council recycling centres in England

Five themes stood out in 2023: decarbonisation, finance, plastic waste, ESG and AI

Government seeks views on range of proposals to give manufacturers and retailers of electrical appliances and vapes greater responsibility for recycling these items

Plus Canada targets 2035 fossil fuel car sales phase out and Denmark confirms green air passenger tax in our round up of all the top green business news from around the world this week