Emissions Trading Scheme

Shell, Tesco, Unilever and EDF among those calling on Osborne to demonstrate commitment to green economy

Spectre of a trade war looms large as Beijing reportedly blocks purchase of 10 Airbus A380s as a retaliatory measure

Polish environment minister writes to counterparts urging them to reject push for 25 per cent emission reduction target

International meeting concludes without agreement on market-based measures

Airlines with a registry account receive almost five million permits to help them comply with EU emissions trading rules

Proposal to deal with surplus of carbon permits will be assessed by parliament and ministers after backing from committee

Energy efficiency directive would withhold permits to help reduce surplus, but final decision rests with ministers

Receipts from emissions trading and carbon floor price could be used to create jobs, lower emissions and reduce fuel poverty

From Manchester Utd's success off the field to Lego's plans for wind turbines, we run down the key lessons of the week

Brussels sources insist they will not cave in to sabre-rattling at Moscow meeting