Politics

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

Plus major Saudi green hydrogen facility, ExxonMobil CCS deal and all the top green business news from around the world this week

Scottish Government reportedly facing pressure to scrap plans to include glass in its deposit return scheme (DRS) in order to align system with England's plastic bottle and can DRS

The Energy Security and Net Zero Minister’s vision for a decarbonised UK is compelling, but will green businesses and investors find it convincing?

Graham Stuart insists new oil and gas licenses are compatible with UK climate goals, as he argues UK can continue to attract green investment without engaging in 'subsidy race'