Plan B

Campaign group Plan B poised to file court action claiming government failed to take into account climate obligations when bailing out Covid-hit firms

Campaign group Plan B writes to Prime Minister and Chancellor warning legal action is imminent if stimulus package becomes a 'New Deal for Polluters'

Judge confirms government has not sought permission to appeal, sparking major questions for the UK's wider airport expansion plans - but Heathrow insists it is working to 'fix' the issue raised by the court

Court of Appeal to hear claims against airport expansion in the autumn after ruling the case raises 'important issues'

Green groups had argued building third runway would be inconsistent with UK's Paris Agreement climate commitments

Court of Appeal rejects calls for judicial review of government's handling of long-term carbon targets, but campaigners insist case for net zero target is stronger than ever

Campaign group says it is 'relieved' the government is leaving the door open to strengthening fourth and fifth carbon budgets

Letter from campaign group Plan B seeks clarification on rationale behind the government's decision to keep medium term carbon targets 'out of the scope' of CCC's net zero target review

High Court decision means airport expansion legal wrangles are likely to extend to at least next March