Politics

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January 2026 part two

Polls suggest the May elections will result in major changes in the Senedd - and environmental issues will be to the fore in what could prove to be an increasingly divisive campaign

BusinessGreen's all-you-need-to-know overview of the government's new £15bn Warm Homes Plan

In a characteristically rambling speech to Davos Summit, US President threatens European leaders and makes baseless accusations China is erecting fake wind farms

Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron promise to continue to prioritise climate action and energy security in face of President Trump's 'crazy ideas' and threats to international law

Prime Minister underscores role of climate change in worsening geopolitical stand-off, as he argues latest tariff threats from President Trump are 'completely wrong'

Landmark ocean protections enter into force - but green groups slam 'glacial' UK progress in writing treaty into law

BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction from politicians, green businesses, climate experts, campaign groups, and academics after long-awaited ocean protections enter into force

Beijing and Ottawa look to improve relations, judge allows US offshore wind farm construction to continue, and Egypt inks major renewables deals

Budget promises funding for carbon-free transport, clean heat for homes and businesses, and efforts to restore Scotland’s natural environment