The consensus is the Labour government has had a disappointing year, but when it comes to the green economy real progress has been made
Former UN climate change high-level champion for COP26 and CCC business champion named as likely next chair for UK's climate advisory body
BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: July 2025
For natural capital markets to flourish, and for private money to flow, the government needs to properly commit to them, writes Kitty Thompson from the Conservative Environment Network
Farmers and land managers invited to apply for capital grants to support sustainable food production and environmental improvement projects
Campaigners welcome 'pivotal step towards addressing the climate crisis', but lament loopholes that would allow for the increased use of carbon credits to meet new targets
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary hits back at 'agents of division and misinformation', as he argues all social and economic movements had to overcome massive opposition
Despite some bright spots UN climate chief admits interim climate talks in Bonn 'struggled' to deliver progress on key issues such as climate finance and adaptation ahead of COP30 Summit
Government launches consultation on proposals for investors, pension funds, and corporates to develop climate transition plans and enhance reporting on sustainability-related data
Prime Minister declares energy security a 'vital' part of the UK's beefed up National Security Strategy, as green experts welcome recognition of escalating climate impacts