European Union

Theresa May calls on EU to agree to transition period under 'existing structure of EU rules and regulations'

In her long-awaited Florence speech May is expected to outline proposals for a two-year transition framework for Brexit, effectively keeping Britain subject to EU environmental law until at least 2021

Major new report from Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change warns policy barriers to circular economy need to be addressed

Andrew Warren questions why EU member states - including the UK - are blocking attempts to require new buildings to be equipped with fast charge points for EVs

Analysis by ECIU finds cutting EU red tape on vacuum cleaners and lightbulbs standards could lead to a huge hike in UK electricity demand

The government has set out its negotiating stance on jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the EU post-Brexit, but many uncertainties remain on green laws and standards

UK green infrastructure projects face delays in loan applications to the EIB due to ongoing uncertainty over the bank's post-Brexit relationship

Experts warn maintaining an open border will require UK's continued adherence to EU food safety standards - minimising flexibility in international trade deals

UK's leading region for green energy jobs could suffer under plans for a 'hard Brexit' thanks to loss of EU funding and disruption to nuclear trade

Echoing Environment Secretary Michael Gove's assurances, new Brexit position paper promises changes to trading relationships will not lead to lower environmental standards