Rishi Sunak poised to propose annual visa cap to try to reduce immigration as Reform party leader says he is leading ‘political revolt’ against Conservatives …
Sir John Armitt urges ministers to act swiftly or risk impeding growth and jeopardising climate targets Rishi Sunak’s U-turns over net zero have delayed progress …
Enduring inane chit-chat during a haircut is a torturous experience for introverts the world over – but now an innovative business in Helsinki is cutting …
Government told Net Zero Teesside gas scheme will be massive polluter despite its carbon capture claims A multibillion-pound “net zero” project backed by two of …
Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee, says Tories’ decision to dilute key green policies has had huge diplomatic impact Rishi Sunak has given …
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as minister says water company’s leadership has been a ‘disgrace’ The UK government has said it …
Rightwing thinktank Civitas mistakenly cost onshore wind power 10,000 times higher than reality and claimed bill would be £4.5tn A report that hugely overestimated the …
The prime minister’s attempts to turn the climate emergency into a US-style wedge issue have dismayed veteran MPs who champion green policies Rishi Sunak’s decision …
Politicians from across the divide say ‘suicidal’ policy U-turns will harm environment and Britain’s economy European politicians from across the spectrum have criticised the UK …
Prime minister to give interview after delaying ban on selling new petrol and diesel cars amid other major green policy shifts Good morning. Politics is …
No 10 confirms PM will deliver his speech on anticipated policy U-turn this afternoon Climate scientists have expressed dismay at reports that Rishi Sunak is …
Home secretary denies government backing away from green commitments but says it must take ‘pragmatic approach’ Rishi Sunak will not “save the planet by bankrupting …
The govnerment’s former net zero tsar says Sunak’s announcement ‘is the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time’ The Labour MP Jess Phillips has said …
Hybrid vehicle pollution and van traffic update adds 26 megatonnes of carbon emissions to Department for Transport decarbonisation plan The UK’s net zero targets will …
Exclusive: Jacob Rees-Mogg and Chris Grayling express concern at system under which Drax made £617m in 2022 The UK government should rethink its subsidies for …
The government presentation in Aberdeen this week should be a reaction to the Joe Biden’s subsidies, but from renewables to drilling, it’s set to fall …
Exclusive: Labour decries ‘climate vandalism’ as launch plans signal intention to boost fossil fuel industry Politics live – latest updates The government is planning to …
Study points to ‘substantial reductions in mortality’ and significant health benefits if policies implemented Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by …
Chris Skidmore, who this week launched report on how to reach emissions target, says party must take climate targets seriously UK net zero report: what …
Financial institutions signed up to GFANZ initiative accused of acting as ‘climate arsonists’ Banks and finance institutions that have signed up to net zero pledges …
Exclusive: Lack of confidence in ‘inconsistent’ government is huge barrier to investors, finds former energy minister Chris Skidmore Rishi Sunak has been criticised by his …
Powell says sport must move from prioritising medalsReport is in response to damning Anne Whyte review British Gymnastics chief executive Sarah Powell has stressed that …
Research from Onward outlines ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy bills The two Conservative leadership candidates are failing to promise the policies …
Influential committee says UK must join dots between policies to plug gap between ambition and delivery The next prime minister needs to grab Britain’s net …
As UK reaches 40C and fires blaze, scientists warn of such temperatures every three years if emissions are not lowered Hundreds of firefighters battled blazes …
Green activists brought challenge, arguing climate change strategy did not spell out how carbon emissions cuts would be achieved The high court has ordered the …
Groups representing Unilever and Amazon say long-term targets will boost investment and provide jobs Business groups representing Amazon, Coca-Cola, Unilever and Lloyds Banking Group have …
Progress report from the Climate Change Committee suggests ministers could renege on greenhouse gas emissions commitment Five things we have learned about the UK’s path …
Campaigners spotted proposal to absorb conservation watchdog into Defra buried in recent government consultation Discussions about dismantling Natural England have sparked anxiety, with experts fearing …