Rachel Reeves

UK inflation falls slightly to 2.8 per cent, but experts fear rising energy and food costs could push up prices in coming months

Speculation mounts ahead of Spring Statement that could bring major cuts to departments tasked with driving progress towards UK's climate and nature goals

Treasury confirms National Wealth Fund’s economic capital limit is to be increased from £4.5bn to £7bn, as Kemi Badenoch's decision to oppose UK net zero target sparks fresh criticism

New policy paper argues current regulations are failing in 'driving nature recovery or economic growth', as Chancellor promises new push to tackle excessive red tape

The FT reports upcoming Spending Review could see cuts to clean energy spending plans, including proposals for low interest loans to support green home upgrades

The government insists airport expansion can be made compatible with climate goals, but how would you go about proving that will be the case?

The boss of Britain's biggest business group, Rain Newton-Smith, reckons the government should double down on net zero and green growth in response to mounting global trade war

Analysis warns lack of water capacity could cost economy billions as the government, as water companies pledge to ramp up investment in much-needed new capacity

The government has taken a raft of positive steps to try and escape the Conservatives' economic doom loop, but Heathrow expansion represents a gamble that could quickly backfire

Ministers claim reforms to system of Marine Protected Areas can help deliver up to 13 new offshore wind farm projects