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“The comments are the prime minister’s most forthright yet on net zero, after many MPs have privately cast doubt on the authenticity of his commitment to tackling the climate crisis.”

““The decision is compatible with our legally binding climate commitments, and we remain resolute in ending new licences for oil and gas and achieving net zero by 2050.””

“…ng act from the chancellor, going from the “pragmatic, commonsense decision” to approve the Jackdaw gas field – not popular with all Labour MPs – with talk of being “unshakeably committed” to net zero and a course towards cheaper energy based on clean…”

“…sion to approve the oilfield would be met with dismay from climate campaigners and some Labour backbenchers who view it as a harmful step away from prioritising net zero – and may see the shift of emissions from one country to another as a trivial…”

“The sums provided by UK banks were largely driven by Barclays and HSBC, which both increased their coal financing between 2022 and 2025 despite high-profile climate and net zero commitments, according to the research.”

“He will get a chance to set out his thinking on the UK’s commitment to meeting its net zero target at the Cop31 climate change conference in Turkey in November. 5.”

“The UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050, Andy Burnham has argued in his strongest comments yet on the issue, saying it is no longer possible for Britons to believe they are not already affected by a changing climate.”