Policy

Major corporates and business groups join more than 80 governments in pushing for COP30 deal that commits to developing a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels worldwide

Homes equipped with heat pumps and solar panels in line with imminent Future Homes Standard use less energy than expected, new analysis finds

Government reaffirms pledge to decarbonise buildings in Scotland by 2045, but delays crucial Bill beyond next year's Holyrood election

A new study suggests roughly half of countries are on track to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement - but it's far from 'mission accomplished'

UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary calls for Belém Summit to deliver progress on climate finance, national climate plans, and a fossil fuel transition roadmap

Government announces new plan to fast track housing near commuter stations, including on Green Belt land

Host nation proposes splitting negotiating agenda in hopes of gavelling through a decision on some of the more contentious issues well ahead of the scheduled close of the summit

Legislation enabling ban on plastic wet wipes comes into force, as government urges consumers to 'bin not flush' all kinds of wet wipe

New IRENA study confirms renewables investment continues to smash records, but is still well short of levels required to meet global climate goals

Government expands heat pump scheme to include heat batteries and 'air-to-air devices' that can cool homes in summer, despite speculation over budget cuts