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Sustainable development news from UK Parliament.

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ESNZ Chair comments on Climate Change Committee's latest assessment of Government progress on reducing UK emissions
Commenting on the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of Government’s progress on reducing UK emissions
24 June 2025
Wavering Government support for nature investment schemes could see green spaces slip away from communities
Today the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee warns that without substantial private investment and clear commitments from ministers, the UK may not meet its pledge to protect 30% of land by 2030 and offer communities greater access to nature.
06 May 2025
Not in your back yard? Call for evidence on national energy infrastructure planning policy
Not in your back yard? Call for evidence on national energy infrastructure planning policy
29 April 2025
How do we co-ordinate the skilling, upskilling and re-skilling needed for clean energy and warm homes - and who pays?
How do we co-ordinate the skilling, upskilling and re-skilling needed for clean energy and warm homes - and who pays?
29 April 2025
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
03 April 2025
Publication: Government response on Sustainability and finances of the Social Housing sector report
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has today published the Government’s response to the predecessor Committee’s report on the Sustainability and finances of the Social Housing sector
07 March 2025
Airport expansion and energy-intensive AI roll-out: is net zero on the back burner? EAC quizzes Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero   
The Environmental Audit Committee will next week have the opportunity to explore the extent to which net zero is being considered in the development of Government policy across Whitehall.
23 January 2025
Comment: The Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes and the NPPF update
Reacting to the Government’s announcement today on updating the NPPF to meet the Government’s housebuilding target,Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
12 December 2024
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
22 May 2024
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill set to become law
Proposals on climate change accepted as bill concludes passage through Parliament. Catch up
26 October 2023
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Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
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Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
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