European Union

Leading Brexit campaigner highlights environmental rule as example of EU regulation that could be reformed or rescinded post-Brexit

European Parliament and Commission agree to retire A+++ labeling system in favour of simplified A-G ratings

Move likely to embarrass British government as UN agency says lack of talks with Europe means it should refrain from further work

Official statistics from EU and UK highlight continued expansion of continent's renewables industry

MEPs vote to increase 2030 recycling goal to 70 per cent, paving way for bolder circular economy package

Government classified the Dartford Crossing - one of London's busiest highways - as a 'rural road', excluding it from government air quality assessments

Measures to overhaul system, including €12bn innovation fund and speedier reductions in allowances, have been approved by EU countries but must now win full backing from EU bodies

Richard Howard of Policy Exchange explains how Brexit could have a significant upside for the UK's waste and recycling sector

Suggestion that carmaker could produce vehicle in Germany instead of Oxford comes amid fears over Vauxhall's future

It's open season on environmental regulations, says David Powell from the New Economics Foundation