Taxation

Australian prime minister promises tax cuts for households impacted by controversial carbon levy

Director-general launches blistering attack on government energy policy, warning proposals could undermine competitiveness and harm green economy

Dan Akerson argues additional tax on fuel would be more effective than national efficiency standards

Switching company cars to low-carbon alternatives could save businesses more than £300 per car on NICs

Jessica Shankleman takes Liberty Electric's zero-emissions Range Rover for a spin

European Commission launches consultation seeking to reduce plastic carrier bag waste

BHP Billiton chief executive warns levy on large polluters will damage Australian exports

Polls show growing majority opposed to carbon pricing plans

Plans to tax fuels by energy produced welcomed by green groups, but will require backing of all member states to become law

Industry body says CRC can only succeed if revenues are recycled, and proposes alternative cap-and-trade scheme