Brexit

An emboldened Number 10 is to outlaw extending the Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020, setting up a major row over the future of environmental standards

The UK must navigate the EU's proposed carbon border tax whilst seeking new trade deals around the world, writes Ed Birkett

As the EU prepares to strengthen its climate goals, the US demands the term is axed from future trade deals - the UK faces some tough choices post-Brexit

Leaked documents reveal US officials would not accept references to climate change in any UK trade agreement

Tesla CEO Elon Musk cites Brexit uncertainty as key reason for not choosing to base major new battery manufacturing centre in 'too risky' UK

As environmental issues look set to play central role in election campaign, Michel Barnier warns any attempt to undercut EU rules will draw a 'proportionate' response

Confusion mounts as EU agrees three month 'flextension', government pushes for early election, and Parliament prepares for Environment Bill debate

High profile environmental legislation and hopes of attaching green amendments to Withdrawal Agreement Bill now in doubt, as government steps up push for December election

As government loses crunch vote on rushed timetable for Withdrawal Agreement Bill, MPs table amendment to stop backsliding on environmental standards