Taxation

New EU Action Plan hailed as potential step towards UK retaining reduced VAT rate for solar panels

Sanjeev Gupta raises prospect of embattled South Wales plant being powered by renewable energy, as analysis suggests steelworks conversion could slash carbon emissions

Liberty House reportedly seeking assurances on carbon taxes as it mulls rescue bid

Government reveals plan to exempt heavy industry from renewables costs, as industry body rejects claims climate policy primary driver behind steel crisis

Treasury reportedly hinting planned solar panel tax rise will be ditched ahead of key Budget debate

New Labour amendment seeking to allow solar an exemption from higher VAT tax rate is winning cross-party backing

WWF's Toby Roxburgh argues Osborne's budget missed a massive opportunity for addressing long-term climate risks

George Osborne has now delivered eight budgets, so the only surprising thing about his approach today towards the green economy is that anyone is surprised

BusinessGreen brings you all the need-to-know information on today's green Budget announcements from George Osborne

Green business groups welcome retention of mandatory carbon reporting rules and increased flood protection funding, but fears remain over support for low-carbon transition