Sajid Javid

As Penny Mordaunt signals her support for a net zero transition that could create three million jobs, Conservative MPs call on all leadership candidates to confirm their support for climate action

'Most significant piece of energy legislation in a decade' set to be overshadowed by latest wave of resignations from Johnson government

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

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

BusinessGreen rounds up the crucial green questions and issues which will need resolving before the UK exits the EU at the end of 2020

Business and environmental groups again warn that move away from EU standards could harm UK environment and green industry progress

Treasury promises review of Air Passenger Duty will keep in mind the UK's net zero emission climate change commitments

First Budget under Prime Minister Johnson will focus on environment, raising hopes for net zero action

Chancellor fails to include climate change remit in guidance to UK financial regulators, in apparent backtrack on government pledge made this summer

As government formally launches review of the cost of meeting UK's net zero target, employers' body steps up call for bolder decarbonisation strategy