Rachel Reeves

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

BusinessGreen rounds up the green economy's reaction to a raft of major infrastructure announcements, including plans to expand Heathrow Airport and create 'Europe's Silicon Valley’

Chancellor announces raft of supply-side reforms, investments, and infrastructure projects aimed at turbocharging economic growth, including backing for airport expansion, sustainable aviation fuels, offshore wind projects, and EV charging

Chancellor confirms plans for new reservoirs, which aim to unlock billions of pounds of fresh investment in homes, labs, roads, and rail links to create 'Europe's Silicon Valley'

New analysis suggests airport expansion plans risk maxing out the UK's Carbon Budgets, as Ed Miliband reiterates any new runways would have to operate within UK climate goals

There are few quick fixes for driving UK growth, and the economic case for expanding Heathrow is very shaky, writes Green Alliance's Steve Coulter

The government has been sending some mixed signals in recent weeks on its approach to the economy and the environment - its commitment to green growth needs to be reasserted

Government confirms latest phase of sweeping planning reforms designed to accelerate approvals for housing and clean energy infrastructure, but green groups fear weakening of key protections

Analysts from New Economics Foundation warn against airport expansion, citing increased climate risks and little evidence of financial benefits for the UK

Rachel Reeves tipped to announce support for Heathrow third runway and expansion plans at Gatwick and Luton airports, sparking fierce criticism from green groups