Policy

Ethical Consumer study lauds 'incredible power of many small actions' in nudging consumers towards healthier diets, but also warns UK moving in the wrong direction on transport, heating and consumer goods

Draft guidance sets out elements that must be included in environmental statements for new drilling projects when assessing emissions from the end use of oil and gas

From fuel duty freezes to new nuclear funding, BusinessGreen tracks all the green tax and spend announcements from the government's first Budget

The Budget contained some significant risks, but it should help unlock the green investment the UK economy is crying out for

Budget documents confirm levy on carbon intensive imports to come into effect from 1 January 2027 as originally proposed

BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction to Labour's first Budget in 14 years from green business leaders, climate campaigners, and energy and investment experts

Historic Budget hikes taxes on businesses, private jets, and oil and gas firms, as Chancellor promises to invest to 'rebuild Britain'

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: October 2024 – Part Two

Chancellor tipped to boost clean energy infrastructure investment and formally instruct the Bank of England to prioritise climate action, as government signals it intends to strengthen UK net zero plans

Defra publishes new rules for classifying land as protected, as latest estimates suggest just seven per cent of land England meets criteria