Labour publishes housing manifesto

Green around the gills

London mayor: 2

Deal breaker

The government must make major changes to the green deal if it is to help people out of fuel poverty, cut emissions or boost the economy

Green candidate promises 15,000 homes a year

The Green Party candidate for the London mayoral election has launched her housing manifesto.

Energy firms must double insulation

Big energy companies could face multi-billion pound fines if they don’t double the amount of insulation they install through a government scheme

Construct a greener future

Building regulations are being tightened in a bid to protect the environment, says Catherine Parker, solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more

Mapping the full footprint

How easily could your organisation calculate its complete carbon footprint? If the answer is ‘not very’, then a new worldwide standard could be just what you need. Elisabeth Jeffries looks at how it works

Where next for the green deal?

As the government ponders its response to the green deal consultation, Bill Hull, from law firm TLT, examines the key areas of interest for registered providers

Unlocking the green code

Green leases are becoming more common for social landlords with commercial property, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin