Taxation

Pre-budget review expected to delay emission-based road tax changes, but push forward with new insulation jobs programme

As the prime minister insists green jobs will play a key role in economic recovery, the Tories claim they remain fully committed to green policies

George Osborne reportedly committed to downgrading plans over fears they will prove a tough sell

Government caves in to pressure from fuel protesters

British Colombia introduces North America's first carbon tax

As San Francisco enacts the US's first carbon tax, institutional investors call on the Senate to support binding emission cuts of up to 90 per cent by 2050

Business leaders urge government to reinvest revenue raised from carbon credit auctions in green initiatives