Politics

Party's longest-serving leader to leave role this summer, triggering fresh leadership election which is expected to be held later this year

700km of cables will unite nations' energy markets for the first time

New report from think tank Onward warns that without a major revamp of the UK's skills strategy its net zero goals and economic competitiveness will be at risk

The Times reports consumers could see their petrol and gas bills 'soar' under scheme, but energy sector players point to risks of inaction and argue wider policy push can help minimise costs for consumers

Exxon lobbyists have been caught out laying bare how they work to delay climate action, but why do so many advocates of bolder climate policies refuse to take a tougher line against their opponents?

Treasury confirms proceeds from green bonds will go towards renewable energy, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, nature restoration and zero emission transport projects

Major report from select committee on biodiversity and ecosystems slams government for weak nature protection targets and policy and points to failure to embed nature protection across government thinking

UK government kicks off plan to offer vaccinations to COP26 delegates, as participants, observers, and media invited to apply for accreditation to crucial COP26 climate summit

Businesses left in dark over the future direction of the UK economy thanks to lack of industrial strategy, BEIS Committee argues

Government's climate agenda marred by uncertainty and delay which risks undermining COP26 and net zero transition, Climate Change Committee warns