UK retailers and manufacturers of electronic goods will be paying for the cost of household and in-store e-waste collections, under the latest government plans.
Top accountancy bodies urge UK to do more to meet UN sustainable development goals
Leading accountancy bodies have written to the UK government urging it to take more action to achieve UN sustainable development goals.
PM Rishi Sunak ‘uninterested’ in climate and the environment, says ex-energy minister Zac Goldsmith
Zac Goldsmith has slammed PM Rishi Sunak for being disinterested in the environment as he resigns as energy, climate and environment minister.
Government behind on heat pump scheme targets
The UK government’s heat pump scheme has missed its first-year target by 50%, despite ramping up promotion of the scheme earlier in the year.
UK and France launch initiative to support companies investing in biodiversity
The UK and France have set out a global roadmap to support companies contributing to biodiversity and nature recovery in accordance with COP15.
No 10’s Farm to Fork summit misses ‘opportunity to build effective solutions’
Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s Farm to Fork summit has been told it missed the “opportunity to build effective solutions” for the UK food industry.
Scotland delays deposit return scheme until October 2025
The Scottish government has delayed its deposit return scheme until at least October 2025, blaming the UK government.
UK government faces pressure to accelerate net zero goals during debate
The government has come under pressure to accelerate its climate efforts during a heated debate on UK policy surrounding its net zero 2050 goal.
