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Taxation

Water firms' sewage fines to be ringfenced for environmental protection, government confirms

Policy

Water firms' sewage fines to be ringfenced for environmental protection, government confirms

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

clock 30 November 2022 • 4 min read
Ending UK tax loopholes and subsidies for fossil fuels is a total no-brainer

Taxation

Ending UK tax loopholes and subsidies for fossil fuels is a total no-brainer

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

clock 24 November 2022 • 4 min read
Fiscal green hole: Is the UK tax system fit for net zero purpose?

Taxation

Fiscal green hole: Is the UK tax system fit for net zero purpose?

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

clock 23 November 2022 • 8 min read
'It seems odd to have taken this approach': Anger builds over Chancellor's clean energy tax raid

Taxation

'It seems odd to have taken this approach': Anger builds over Chancellor's clean energy tax raid

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

clock 18 November 2022 • 9 min read
The Autumn Statement and the definition of insanity

Editor's Blog

The Autumn Statement and the definition of insanity

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

clock 18 November 2022 • 6 min read
Chancellor promises climate action, launches renewables and EV tax raid

Policy

Chancellor promises climate action, launches renewables and EV tax raid

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'

clock 17 November 2022 • 11 min read
Reports: Autumn Statement set to deliver major boost for UK energy efficiency push

Politics

Reports: Autumn Statement set to deliver major boost for UK energy efficiency push

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

clock 17 November 2022 • 4 min read
Oxfam: Tax super-rich to raise funds for climate-vulnerable nations

Taxation

Oxfam: Tax super-rich to raise funds for climate-vulnerable nations

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

clock 07 November 2022 • 3 min read
Global Briefing: 'World first' CCUS methanol plant opens in China

CCS

Global Briefing: 'World first' CCUS methanol plant opens in China

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

clock 04 November 2022 • 7 min read
Reports: Expansion of windfall tax expected to hit clean energy profits

Energy

Reports: Expansion of windfall tax expected to hit clean energy profits

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

clock 03 November 2022 • 3 min read
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