Politics

Defra Minister and former chair of Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee talks to BusinessGreen about nature policy and the potential impact of a new Prime Minister in Downing Street

Study reveals how attempts to slow domestic climate action by arguing an individual country emits relatively little are now evident in economies that collectively account for over a fifth of emissions

UK government publishes study showing Scotland has 'high potential' for new nuclear plants, but SNP argues analysis does not change the huge costs associated with new projects

New data shows value of registered BNG allocations and transaction activity is set to reach £93m this year - almost triple the £33m figure recorded in 2025

Andy Burnham's big speech failed to mention climate action or the net zero transition, but it hinted at how both could be central to his drive to deliver good economic growth for every postcode

Rebecca Hubbard explains why not seeing results from work for years at a time doesn't mean you aren't achieving anything

New analysis acknowledges the government is delivering 'profound transformation' across the energy system, but warns it is likely to miss out on its goal to deliver 95 per cent clean power by 2030

Prime Minister-in-waiting sets out plans for major devolution drive, local transition plans, and reform of essential utilities

Fresh funding aims to restore peatlands that can reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery, and boost rural the economy

Energy company challenges next Prime Minister to shield households from 'financial nightmare' of high bills and finally decouple electricity prices from gas