Taxation

But measure slammed by opposition politicians as 'a pathetic and insulting attempt to save face' amid growing outcry over sewage discharge into waterways

The government says it has a fiscal hole to fill yet continues to subsidise oil and gas through tax breaks and financial support to the tune of billions of pounds, writes Green Party MP Caroline Lucas

Treasury urgently needs to provide green tax roadmap that can boost investor certainty and enable net zero transition, Green Alliance report argues

Industry groups fear windfall tax on clean energy generators and new taxes for electric vehicles could slow net zero transition

Jeremy Hunt's tax raid on clean energy and underpowered energy efficiency plans will do nothing to jolt the UK out of its decade-long economic despondency

Jeremy Hunt underscores government’s commitment to tackling 'existential' climate threat with new nuclear projects and energy efficiency funding, but green groups slam Autumn Statement that 'falls woefully short'

Chancellor poised to announce new multi-billion pound investment programme in bid to cut UK energy demand by at least 13 per cent this decade

Report highlights significant climate toll from the investment activity of 125 of the richest people in the world

Plus 40 nations prep methane plans for COP27, Germany touts cheap transport tickets, and Saudi Arabia launches electric vehicle brand

PM and Chancellor reportedly intend to extend Energy Profits Levy to solar, wind, and nuclear generators as part of plans to increase rate on oil and gas firms