Europe
UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start...
Air quality around planned new schools in England ‘alarmingly poor’, study finds
The air quality around planned new schools in England is “alarmingly poor”, a study has found. Nearly nine in 10 new school sites...
Scotland’s 2030 emissions target now ‘beyond what is credible’, experts say
The level of emissions reductions needed for Scotland to reach its 2030 climate change targets is now “beyond what is credible” to be...
Renault CEO urges ‘Marshall Plan’ for Europe electric vehicles
The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European “Marshall Plan” to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce...
As electric vehicle sales slow, the US relaxes plans for stricter emissions standards for a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years...
France faces high-risk vote on EU-Canada free trade deal
The French government on Thursday faces a risky vote on a controversial trade deal between the EU and Canada in the Senate where...
UK Tories ‘slipping from climate delay to denial’, Ed Miliband claims
Ed Miliband has accused the Conservatives under Rishi Sunak of slipping from “climate delay to denial”, as he made a pitch to voters...
Extra £58bn investment in UK grid needed, ESO report claims
An additional £58 billion will need to be invested in Great Britain’s electricity grid in the first half of the next decade to...
Financial incentives for new woodlands increase by 45% in tree-planting drive
Financial incentives to create new woodlands will increase by 45% in a bid to boost tree planting, the Government has announced. Farmers and...
UK’s Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding
Britain’s Cambridge University confirmed on Monday that it has adopted a moratorium on new funding from fossil fuel companies after a campaign from students...
