Politics

CBI chief says it is 'not acceptable' for businesses to sit on the sidelines amid 'seismic' challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss and Covid-19

The marriage of the net zero and 'levelling up' agenda was again at the core of the government's legislative agenda, but business groups now want to see warm words turned into ambitious action

But environmental campaigners fear fresh push to shake-up planning system

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas sets out the case for the government bringing forward plans for a 'green recovery bond' to help drive decarbonisation and level-up the UK

Labour's in-fighting and the prospect of a second Scottish referendum may have grabbed headlines, but last week's election results were quietly seismic for environmental causes

Veteran naturalist appointed to help 'inspire action' from world leaders, decision makers and public over six months leading to critical summit

The party has gained seats in Stockport, Northumberland, Hastings, and Derbyshire for the first time

With G7 and COP26 fast approaching, Environmental Audit Committee chair Philip Dunne argues the government must adopt a solutions-driven approach to environmental policy

Prime Minister promises to put climate and finance commitments front and centre of upcoming G7 summit in Cornwall

German government proposes new goal to slash emissions 65 per cent against 1990 levels by the end of the decade, as revamped French climate law moves forward