European Union

Tax lock in Summer Budget could enshrine in law reduced VAT rates for energy-saving materials, contrary to EU ruling say industry insiders

Circular Economy package voted through as MEPs call for 30 per cent resource efficiency target by 2030

Parliamentarians overwhelmingly approve proposal for a market stability reserve to store surplus carbon credits

MEPs will tomorrow vote on revised Circular Economy package, but UK dismisses 'prescriptive' targets in favour of voluntary action

Policy makers have the opportunity to introduce new design standards that can drive the shift to a circular economy, says Jonny Hazell

The non-nuclear country claims subsidies granted to proposed nuclear plant are not 'in the general interest of all EU countries'

Miguel Cañete urges world leaders to force their ministers to agree a deal

Andrew Warren argues the Europe's emissions trading scheme has been a bold experiment, but it now risks overshadowing more effective emissions reduction measures

Which country's carbon reduction targets are more stringent? PwC's Jonathan Grant takes a look

Deal comes as China prepares to announce 2030 carbon reduction goal ahead of Paris climate summit