Politics

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: September 2024

Labour government reinstates high profile climate diplomacy role axed under the Conservatives

Hundreds of thousands more skilled apprentices and graduates required if UK is going reach net zero, EngineeringUK warns

Prime Minister's speech to Labour Party Conference places clean energy at heart of government's plans to build 'a Britain that belongs to you'

A hugely influential new essay on how to revive the UK's flat-lining economy makes a compelling case for sweeping reforms, but its plan to decarbonise the economy risks delaying the clean energy transition

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary promises to prioritise climate justice, as he confirms plans for new energy efficiency standards for rented properties

Chancellor confirms new industrial strategy to be published next month, as she reiterates government's commitment to meeting clean energy targets

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to set out vision to boost growth across the UK economy, as she rules out a return to austerity

'Chain-link' between city, regional, and corporate net zero targets must focus on building integrity in support of national climate goals

The change in tone on net zero since Rishi Sunak left Downing Street is palpable and barriers to clean energy investment have already been removed - but green business experts warn many difficult policy challenges now need to be addressed as a matter...