The Government has revealed their plan that aims for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade and get to net-zero by 2050 and how it effects the UK. Britain's Climate Change Act contains the world's first legally binding national commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
BEIS replaced the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in July 2016.BEIS strives to build a stronger, greener future by tackling climate change, unleashing innovation and making the…
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The vast majority of the UK's environmental laws and policies are based on European laws. This is because, as a member of the EU, the UK is bound to apply EU environmental laws.
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Energy policy in the UK is the responsibility of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Although there are numerous regulators for specific parts of the energy sector, much of the energy market is regulated by Ofgem.
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HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry, maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the UK’s economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth.
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Department for Transport works with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. They plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
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The Regional Environment Agency (REA) delivers its work across England in operational boundaries. Established in 1996 to protect and improve the environment they work to create a better place for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
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