Politics

Scotland’s flagship recycling scheme postponed yet again, following pressure to ditch glass recycling incentives in line with rest of UK

UK’s first Green MP confirms she will not stand at next election, as she looks to devote more time to tackling the 'nature and climate emergencies'

The debate around Labour's proposal to halt oil and gas licenses has become fundamentally unserious - investors and the public deserve better

As Labour and the Tories seek to draw pre-election dividing lines, the government stands accused of failing to resolutely back its own decarbonisation policies, prompting concerns across the green economy

New net zero mandate 'sends a clear message we must end our historic dependency on fossil fuels', says Ofgem CEO

Labour peer urges Opposition to make a pitch for countryside vote, but warns it has to challenge perception the left wants to 'pick a fight' with rural communities

Labour leader to take aim at Tories' 'laissez-faire' approach to industrial strategy, arguing bolder government direction required to drive next phase of UK green growth

From oil and gas licenses to heat pumps and recycling to active travel, crucial planks of the government’s climate policy framework are coming under attack from all sides

Last week's crunch talks were on the 'brink of chaos', but on Friday 170 nations agreed to draw up an initial first draft of a global plastic pollution treaty by November

British Chamber of Commerce announces new group that aims to 'shape national debate' on key business issues, including the net zero transition