Policy

Federation of Small Businesses' survey indicates healthy appetite for driving towards net zero, but concerns remain over cost barriers

The government's forthcoming Steel Strategy must position the UK steel sector for global competitiveness through environmental leadership, writes the Climate Group's Andrew Forth

Mexico's clean energy targets promise to boost energy security, the latest Indian renewables mega-project has been confirmed, and the flagship US offshore wind project could be back on track

COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago pens open letter to governments setting out top three negotiating priorities for UN Climate Summit in November

More than 60 environmental experts warn aspects of Planning and Infrastructure Bill risks 'irreversible harm' to both nature and investor confidence

Curran's Ministerial responsibilities set to include nuclear energy and planning decisions, as she replaces veteran Labour peer Lord Hunt who has retired from frontline politics

Regulator announces price cap to fall to £1,720 a year for the average household, as experts call for wider reforms to curb energy bills that remain well above pre-crisis levels

Scotland's Just Transition Commission calls for urgent action from policymakers and North Sea industries to ensure a smooth and fair transition for oil and gas workers as the switch to net zero technologies accelerates

MPs slam 'lost decade' of underpowered energy efficiency programmes that has made it harder to meet climate and fuel poverty goals

Reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean Section 50 licences would no longer be required to installed chargepoint at home - but it is a change the government could and should introduce right away, writes the REA's Matt Adams