Politics

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: November part two

Ofgem attributes surprise cap increase to policy costs associated with Sizewell C and Warm Home Discounts, as concerns grow over prospect of further price hikes in 2026

Group of industrialised and developing countries are reportedly threatening to block agreement if final text fails to commit to new roadmap to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

New report warns proposals to remove small and medium sized developments from landmark scheme would undermine jobs and the economy

UN Secretary General urges governments to 'begin transition away from fossil fuels', as dramatic negotiations go down to the wire

Two new polls reiterate how a majority of the public supports the UK's net zero target and wants to see bolder climate action, but policies need to be fair and help tackle the cost of living

Turkey emerges as sole remaining bidder to host next year’s UN Climate Summit, but deal expected to see Australia chair the negotiations

Fresh talks to delay and simplify flagship deforestation regulation to begin this year, after Council adopts negotiating mandate to revise legislation

Major corporates and business groups join more than 80 governments in pushing for COP30 deal that commits to developing a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels worldwide

Homes equipped with heat pumps and solar panels in line with imminent Future Homes Standard use less energy than expected, new analysis finds