Politics

Energy industry leaders and policymakers to be invited to London summit in early 2025

The sense of urgency about the climate crisis needs to be matched by that for green skills, argues Labour MP Andrew Pakes, co-chair of the APPG on Apprenticeships

Cross government meeting aims to overcome barriers to renewables deployment and accelerate fossil fuel phase out

Rachel Reeves warns of 'difficult decisions', as she confirms government response to dire fiscal inheritance will seek to save billions from departmental budgets and winter fuel payments

Conservative Environment Network and former Party leaders urge leadership candidates to put market-led green policies at heart of efforts to rebuild the party

Environment Secretary warns condition of flood defences 'far worse than we were led to believe', as Labour accuses Tories of leaving public finances in terrible state

Van and commercial fleet operators keen to make EV switch urge government to address high upfront costs and lack of charge points

Biden administration funds 25 clean energy technology projects spanning 30 states, Chinese state-run oil and gas producer joins COP28 charter and German government defeated in ‘EU first’ air pollution case

Joined-up approach at COP29 and COP16 vital for catalysing bolder action to tackle climate and nature crises, scientists claim