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UKGBC responds to the government’s Spring Budget 2025
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her plans for the UK economy during her Spring…
26 Mar, 2025
UKGBC responds to Kemi Badenoch’s net zero speech
In a speech today, Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, said it is “impossible” for…
18 Mar, 2025
UKGBC responds to publication of Planning and Infrastructure Bill
We welcome the Bill that can help promote strategic planning and clean energy, while ensuring strong environmental standards for sustainable, healthy communities.
11 Mar, 2025
UKGBC responds to the CCC’s 7th Carbon Budget
Today, the Climate Change Committee released their seventh Carbon Budget. Smith Mordak, Chief Executive Officer…
26 Feb, 2025
UKGBC responds to OFGEM’s energy price cap rise
Today, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) announced an increase to the energy…
25 Feb, 2025
UKGBC responds to the Government’s minimum energy performance standards
The Government today announced its Plan for Change, which is proposing to raise the minimum…
7 Feb, 2025
UKGBC reacts to Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in…
21 Jan, 2025
UKGBC responds to updated National Planning Policy Framework
The Government has published its full response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation today.…
12 Dec, 2024
UKGBC responds to government’s consultation to reform EPCs
Simon McWhirter, deputy CEO of the UK Green Building Council, responds to the government’s consultation…
4 Dec, 2024
Introducing the UK Climate Resilience Roadmap
Industry urged to collaborate over new Climate Resilience Roadmap for the built environment We’ve officially…
20 Nov, 2024
UKGBC responds to Keir Starmer’s speech at COP29
Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of UKGBC, responds to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut emissions.
12 Nov, 2024
Simon McWhirter joins the Climate Action Coalition
Simon appointed co-chair of the Built Environment Taskforce, joining forces with Chris Skidmore
8 Nov, 2024
