Conservative Party

An early election threatens further delays to crucial policy decisions, but when the dust settles green businesses should finally know where they stand

Conservative thinktank finds voters want to protect laws on beach standards and renewable energy production

Hugh McNeal reflects on his first party conference as chief executive of RenewableUK

In a speech that made little reference to environmental issues the Prime Minister highlighted global climate deal as evidence of UK's ongoing commitment to international co-operation

The new government's commitment to climate action is serious, but its failure to talk about it this week is a dereliction of duty

John Alker argues much of the work to deliver a credible industrial strategy and quality of life agenda has already been undertaken by Theresa May's ministers - 10 years ago.

To the surprise of no one the green economy, clean tech, and the low carbon transition have been notable by their absence from this week's Conservative Party conference.

Defra Secretary uses wide-ranging conference speech to name-check key green achievements and pledges to deliver a 'tailored' approach to environmental protections post-Brexit

Transport Secretary signals support for HS2 as means of tackling congestion and argues airport expansion will show 'Britain is open for business'

UPDATED: Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy touts UK's 'leading role' in low-carbon technology and promises to deliver clean power 'upgrade' for UK energy system