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Business as usual is causing environmental destruction and spiralling inequality. Our bill is a radical plan to address both

Business as usual is causing environmental destruction and spiralling inequality. Our bill is a radical plan to address both

Lee Rowley says many colleagues have concerns as opposition builds to loosening of planning rules

Committees seek clarity on indecision over taxpayer support and price guarantees for flagship tidal clean energy scheme to harness tide power

Leaving Euratom treaty will shut down nuclear industry if international safety agreements are not made in time, MPs told

Tory mayoral candidate asked questions in parliament about cuts that affected brother Ben’s investments in solar energy firm

In a relatively low-key exchange at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Jeremy Corbyn questions David Cameron on the government’s environment policy, including support for solar panels and wind turbines...

Letter from Amber Rudd that reveals UK is forecast to fall 4.5% short of target exposes ‘dark side of government’s energy policy’, says Greenpeace

Trustees ignoring risk of financial impact of companies not able to use their carbon reserves due to climate concerns, say a group of 11 MPs and two Lords

Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including William Hague publishing plans for English votes for English laws (Evel) and David Cameron giving evidence to the liaison committee about...

Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including William Hague publishing plans for English votes for English laws (Evel) and David Cameron giving evidence to the liaison committee about...

Those of you with concerns or opinions about or expert knowledge of smart meters might like to be reminded that the deadline for submissions of evidence to the House of Commons ECCC will close on Tuesday 4th November.

Public accounts committee says gas and electricity consumers will bear cost of installing meters likely to benefit suppliers mostThe government's £11bn roll-out of smart gas and electricity meters will cost every home...

London’s iconic Big Ben clock tower might be getting a solar facelift. The Guardian reports that the House of Commons is looking into plans that would add solar panels to the landmark’s clock face. Last month parliamentary...

Prime minister questioned by House of Commons liaison committee about shale gas, environment and women's issues Shale gas has the potential to meet all UK gas needs for 30 years, David Cameron said as he accused some opponents...