Energy & Environment

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

Government told to "get its house in order" on climate change

Department uncovered indecent images in routine check on press officer’s laptop

Food and rural affairs lead says Department for Climate Change and Natural Resources would spell the end for current environment ministry

Prime minister sets out priorities that also include a Budget after the UK leaves the EU

Staff bring out specialist equipment to fix breached river banks as response efforts focus on longer-term measures

As Mark Rowe explains, delivering on ministerial commitments will be a multi-generation task that requires a cross-government approach

Manifesto pledges include resurrecting department for climate change and creating a chief secretary for sustainability role in HM Treasury

The principles of privatisation are faltering, and – as a book by an ex-regulator makes clear – the right balance between intrusive control and free market initiative remains elusive

Agency update urges communities to prepare for flooding

Agency urges people to ‘remain vigilant, check their flood risk and plan to stay safe’ amid warnings of more rain to come