Politics

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary sets out vision for 'ambitious, innovative and pragmatic' approach to meeting UK climate goals

Rishi Sunak is set to double down on his attacks on the cost of the net zero transition, leaving business leaders and former Tory donors despairing

The UK has a major opportunity to establish a world-leading green steel industry - but only if the industrial transition is jointly planned with workers and communities, SteelWatch's Caroline Ashley

Reports suggest Rishi Sunak's conference speech will centre on a new 'plan for motorists' and cite concerns over '15-minute cities'

Firefighters issue urgent call for UK-wide standards, coherent strategy, and investment to protect communities from wildfire risks

New requirements to come into force from January 2024, as government moves to put ‘nature positive’ rules on a statutory footing

Countries must work hard to overcome their differences as they negotiate the terms of the historic pact, writes Environmental Investigation Agency's Amy Youngman

Conservative MP Chris Skidmore and Tees Valley Mayor Baron Houchen publish new report calling on Ministers to give local government the power it needs to accelerate decarbonisation efforts

House of Commons set to lose another vocal supporter of bolder climate action