Downing Street is about to review the government's Green Deal after warnings that it's liable to fail. The number of people unable to afford their energy bills is likely to rise to 8.5 million.

The Cabinet Office has been interviewing critics of the flagship scheme and is expected to report soon.

The Deal - to insulate the UK's aged housing...

William Hague, the foreign secretary, has warned the prime minister that Britain’s green technology companies and potential exports are being undermined by the failure of ministers to make the case vigorously for low carbon growth.  Mr Hague pleaded with Mr Cameron to take the lead by making a speech on the subject; in the event the prime...

Government plans to reform the electricity market to favour low-carbon power are "unworkable" and will lead to "a train wreck" in the sector, and higher and more volatile energy prices for consumers, according to a group of the UK's leading renewable energy companies.

Instead of promoting low-carbon electricity, as ministers have claimed, the...

Motorists face a potential rise of £20 rise in car tax or fuel duty to cover a black hole in the Government’s finances caused by green cars. "People who think they will be financially better off by buying the most eco-friendly cars could be in for a shock."

The Office of Budget Responsibility, which advises George Osborne, the Chancellor...