COP26
UK looks certain to host 2020 UN climate talks after deal with Italy
Joint proposal would send the pivotal talks to Britain, overcoming European uncertainty about Brexit
UK unveils 2050 net zero carbon target, in a first for a major economy
The government will introduce an amendment to the Climate Change Act on Wednesday, to strengthen Britain’s climate goals in line with independent advice
London bids to host 2020 UN climate talks to show UK remains ‘open’
Mayor Sadiq Khan writes to UK prime minster urging every effort to win the presidency of Cop26 in the face of a competing bid from Italy