Rishi Sunak

Policy

Reports: Government to delay National Infrastructure Strategy to beef up net zero plans

BBC reports that court ruling over Heathrow planning approval may require government to modify imminent National Infrastructure Strategy

clock 06 March 2020 • 5 min read

Taxation

Budget: Chancellor urged to unleash net zero infrastructure boom

New LSE study argues Budget should mark the beginning of massive and long-term investment in zero-carbon infrastructure, as reports suggest Treasury is still considering fuel duty hike

clock 04 March 2020 • 5 min read

Legislation

Chancellor preps green taxes for Budget, as row with EU over environmental rules heats up

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly preparing series of new environmental tax moves in next month's Budget, as Westminster and Brussels draw red lines that are set to spark a major stand-off over green rules

clock 27 February 2020 • 6 min read

Politics

Rishi Sunak replaces Sajid Javid as Chancellor in shock reshuffle, as Green Budget plans loom

Javid's shock resignation from the Treasury comes just a month before the Budget, which had been expected to feature a host of green tax and spending announcements

clock 13 February 2020 • 3 min read