Taxation

EEF's Fergus McReynolds argues the Chancellor's carbon floor price is storing up major problems for UK plc

Spokesman for new group says it will lobby against carbon floor price, but refuses to divulge membership

As the landfill tax rises to £72 per tonne BusinessGreen Plus explores the implications for UK Plc

But IPPR warns policy will only serve to undermine UK competitiveness unless action is taken to prop up EU carbon price

Guy Newey contrasts the effectiveness of the levy with the UK's jumbled approach to tackling carbon emissions

Levy on ships visiting EU ports could fund scrapping of vessels in EU-approved facilities worldwide

Government insists package of support measures could offset up to half of the cost of green surcharge on energy bills

EU Commission looks to override single market rules that could prevent a ban on single-use carrier bags

Trade body warns denying tax breaks to companies leasing green cars could force up emissions, despite boost for firms purchasing electric vehicles

There was more green news in the budget than you'd think - BusinessGreen Plus analyses the hidden gems