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Let's stop tinkering with tax and make it a force for environmental and social good
The Treasury’s net zero review in the autumn is the perfect opportunity to reconsider a tax system fit for a zero carbon future, argues Green Alliance's Libby Peake
'Fearful for the future': Environmental charities urge government to beef-up £750m aid package
The Wildlife Trusts and Green Alliance among groups warning aid package not enough to protect the struggling sector amid urgent climate and environmental crises
Budget 2020: The green economy reacts
BusinessGreen rounds up all the reaction to Rishi Sunak's tax and spending plans from green businesses, politicians, think tanks and academics
Flybe rescue? Climate fears mount over mooted cut in air passenger duty
Green groups warn any move to reduce the cost of air passenger duty would be 'unacceptable and completely reckless'
Government to inject £71m into green redevelopment of former Redcar steelworks
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom promises to do 'everything possible to tackle global climate change' as she hails opportunities of green aviation and industry
Government under fire for 'reneging' on green finance pledge
Chancellor fails to include climate change remit in guidance to UK financial regulators, in apparent backtrack on government pledge made this summer
'Faster, and further': CBI calls for 'decade of climate action'
As government formally launches review of the cost of meeting UK's net zero target, employers' body steps up call for bolder decarbonisation strategy
Sir David Attenborough named ambassador to Treasury 'economics of biodiversity' review
Veteran naturalist and broadcaster to become the public face of wide-ranging Treasury review to assess the economic impacts of biodiversity globally
Treasury kicks off review into 'economics of biodiversity'
Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clark eyes plans to build a 'sustainable economy in harmony with nature'
Inside the plan to turn London's money markets green
BusinessGreen speaks to Green Finance Institute CEO Rhian-Mari Thomas on body's launch day, as UK ramps up plan to become a global green finance leader
Labour plots 'new banking ecosystem' to tackle climate emergency
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell sets out plans to strengthen Bank of England toolkit to tackle climate risk and spur billions of green investment
John McDonnell: 'Existential threat to our planet is absolute priority of next Labour government'
Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell's speech on the economy and his Party's plans to spur green investment
Net Zero: Treasury to launch review of decarbonisation costs
Government will accept CCC advice to review how the remaining costs of achieving net zero emissions can be managed in a way that is fair for consumers and businesses
More energy efficiency policy changes are coming, and yet again small businesses will lose out
Impending changes to energy efficiency policy that could see millions of small businesses excluded from green tax breaks are flying under the radar, warns Andrew Warren
Helsinki Principles: Finance ministers band together to promise climate action boost
Finance ministers from 23 countries pledge to align fiscal policy with Paris Agreement targets
Chancellor to urge world leaders to put climate at forefront of economic plans
Philip Hammond Chancellor will use key World Bank and IMF meetings in US over coming days to push for climate action, Treasury signals
'A genuine step forward': Green Economy reacts to the Spring Statement 2019
BusinessGreen rounds up all the key reaction to the Chancellor's green policy measures announced today
Shaky foundations: UK housing not prepared for climate impacts
Homes across the country will struggle to cope with rising temperatures, floods, and water scarcity, UK climate watchdog warns
'Zombie corporate model': Labour reveals plan for sweeping green Treasury reforms
Clive Lewis provides further details on Labour's plans for 'a radical shift in Treasury culture' to drive the UK economy onto a sustainable footing
Good corporate citizens have nothing to fear from a radical Labour government
'The green economy will simply be 'the economy' under the next Labour government' - Shadow Sustainable Economy Minister Clive Lewis' speech to the BusinessGreen Technology Awards
Brexit: Treasury analysis assumes no economic benefit from deregulation drive
Controversial government forecasts signal very marginal economic gain from changes to regulation - suggesting ministers remain firm in commitment to uphold standards
Budget: Lack of clarity over departmental plans sparks green industry concerns
Industry warns of the need for certainty on green policy, as Budget provides more questions than answers
Reports: Chancellor considering Climate Change Levy hike
With fuel duty increase ruled out, the Treasury is considering increasing Climate Change Levy on gas use in bid to raise revenue and curb emissions
Theresa May confirms fuel duty freeze
Prime Minister's conference speech completely ignores environmental issues
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