Parliament

'Thin gruel': The green economy reacts to the Queen's Speech

Politics

'Thin gruel': The green economy reacts to the Queen's Speech

Green business figures, politicians, academics and campaign groups deliver give their verdict on the government's legislative agenda for the coming year

clock 10 May 2022 • 14 min read
Government set to miss tree-planting target, National Audit Office warns

Legislation

Government set to miss tree-planting target, National Audit Office warns

National Audit Office says Defra lay down unrealistic timeline for key element of the UK's net zero strategy

clock 07 March 2022 • 3 min read
'In the national interest': Cross party group MPs reiterate support for net zero transition

Politics

'In the national interest': Cross party group MPs reiterate support for net zero transition

Chairs from eight cross-party parliamentary groups hit out at 'small minority' of MPs opposed to the UK's climate efforts

clock 11 February 2022 • 3 min read

Biodiversity

Environment Bill returns to Parliament, as calls grow for tougher deforestation measures

Cornerstone of government's post-Brexit green governance legislation on course to become law in the autumn – but concerns remain

clock 26 May 2021 • 4 min read

Recycling

MPs call for consistent Deposit Return Scheme across UK

Plastic bottles, glass, and cartons should all be recyclable through deposit return schemes across the four UK nations, Environmental Audit Committee argues

clock 20 May 2021 • 3 min read

Politics

Tory backbenchers to push for ambitious net zero policy ahead of COP26

Conservative Environment Network launches Net Zero Champions initiative backed by 25 MPs

clock 12 February 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

'Lacks ambition': MPs urge government to step up efforts to tackle air pollution

Latest report from the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee warns the UK's current strategy to combat air pollution needs to be beefed up

clock 10 February 2021 • 3 min read

Policy

Trade Bill: MPs vote against greater post-Brexit trade deal scrutiny

MPs voted 353 to 277 against an amendment that would have ensured greater democratic oversight over agreements that could have major impacts on food standards and environmental issues

clock 20 January 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

Seafood stakeholders push for stricter sustainability measures in landmark Fisheries Bill

Raft of UK supermarkets and food brands warn government's current proposals could damage the ability of UK fishing communities to meet growing demand for sustainable seafood

clock 08 September 2020 • 3 min read

Politics

MPs table fresh legislation to 'close gaps' in UK Climate Change Act

Proposed Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill would see international aviation, shipping, and consumption fall within the UK's 2050 net zero target, while putting climate assemblies on a formal standing

clock 01 September 2020 • 4 min read