For the latest new UK government, climate breakdown is a much lower priority than the cost-of-living crisis. The prime minister will not attend COP27, or even part of it, on the basis that it is more important for him to stay behind and deal with the domestic economy. The King will not attend, for reasons…

In October 2022, the new Conservative government is in turmoil, unpopular and divided. While its members clash over economic policy, polls suggest Labour will comprehensively win the next election. But one thing both parties, and apparently most people in Britain, firmly agree on is this: we need growth. What does that mean? Covid and Net…