Policy

National Drought Group urged to 'step up' response to drought conditions, after England records driest start to a year since 1976

Government concludes 'a UK Taxonomy would not be the most effective tool to deliver the green transition'

DESNZ unveils reforms to upcoming clean power contract auction round to boost investor confidence and curb consumer costs

Overarching strategy promises wave of fresh policies to tackle emissions, curb nature impacts, and improve access to healthy and affordable food

Green finance groups fear HSBC's exit from the net zero industry group could see the banking sector's 'dangerous rollback' on climate action cross the Atlantic

Ministers confirm they are looking at proposals that would make heat pumps that can provide cooling as well as heating eligible for grants of up to £7,500

Government vows to end 'no-nuclear status quo' with partnership positioning UK and Czechia at forefront of potential £500bn global SMR market

Auto industry leaders, campaigners, and climate experts react to the launch of a revamped grant scheme offering motorists up to £3,750 off selected EVs

Discounted EVs expected at dealerships 'within weeks', after government launches revamped grant scheme offering motorists up to £3,750 off approved electric vehicle models

Annual Future Energy Scenarios report argues that rapid roll out of clean power system through to 2030 is key to unlocking next phase of the net zero transition