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But reports suggest Commission is preparing more flexible emissions reduction target

European Commission says Telegraph reports that it is setting a deadline to end some green power subsidies are "not correct"

Ministers call on Commission to propose domestic carbon reduction target of at least 40 per cent, as new figures show bloc is set to miss 2050 goals

As shadow minister’s comments suggest weakening of support for separate EU renewables target, sources insist Opposition’s formal position has not been finalised

But green groups warn plans will cost lives and money without 2025 targets

Long-awaited Energy Bill granted final approval today, as government prepares to unveil crucial delivery plan

But Eurobarometer survey also reveals failure of environmentally focused firms to tap into export potential

Friends of the Earth claims government is backtracking on commitment to robust corporate reporting regulations

European Council provides final rubberstamp for EU emissions trading scheme backloading, but campaigners promise to step up calls for wider reforms

Financial Times says Brussels could begin investigation into whether contract with EDF constitutes illegal state aid as soon as next week