Six seats next general election could see the Greens in government again, even if some party members are still bruised by their previous experience of coalition.

British chancellor Philip Hammond is being urged to start taxing clothes made from polyester and nylon as he seeks to stop harmful plastics filling the world’s oceans.

Euro-MPs today backed tough climate change targets despite warnings from industry that Europe must dilute its ambitions because of the economic recession.

The UK’s total ethical market is now worth £32.3bn (45.3bn), a jump from £29.7bn (€41.6bn) a year ago.