Policy

2 days ago2 min read

Government Outlines Plan for 'Complete' Ban on Bee-killing Pesticides in the UK

The UK government has announced plans to ban neonicotinoids , pesticides notorious for their devastating effects on bee populations. The...

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4 days ago2 min read

Ofwat Approves Landmark £104bn Investment to Overhaul Water Sector

The UK water regulator, Ofwat , has announced an ambitious £104bn investment package for the water sector as part of its final...

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4 days ago1 min read

Government Relaunches Expanded Net Zero Council to Accelerate Climate Action

The UK government has announced the relaunch of the Net Zero Council , introducing a broader coalition of voices to deepen collaboration...

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5 days ago2 min read

Google, H&M, Stripe Lead $80 Million Investment in Carbon Removal Credits

The Frontier commitment, a coalition led by Stripe , Google , Shopify , and McKinsey Sustainability , has announced $80 million in...

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Dec 152 min read

UK Road Resurfacing Trial Cuts Carbon Emissions by 75%

Image Credit: National Highways Tarmac and National Highways have set a new benchmark for sustainable road maintenance by delivering a...

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Dec 152 min read

Government and Vestas Join Forces to Save 300 Jobs at Wind Turbine Factory

The Danish wind turbine giant, Vestas , has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 300 employees at its Newport-based Isle of Wight...

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Dec 134 min read

UK Government Unveils Ambitious Clean Power Action Plan to Secure Energy Future

The government has unveiled the most ambitious energy system reforms in decades. These reforms aim to secure Britain’s energy future,...

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Dec 52 min read

Qatar and UK Unite for £1 Billion Investment in Climate Tech Innovation

Qatar has announced a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) investment in climate technology in the United Kingdom, with a portion of the funds set...

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Nov 134 min read

Global Surge in Net Zero Regulations, but 'Implementation Gap' Persists, Study Reveals

As global leaders gather at COP29 in Baku, an Oxford University study, created through pro-bono collaborations with 48 top law firms...

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Nov 63 min read

£1 Billion Low-Carbon Heat Network Planned to Transform Westminster’s Iconic Landmarks

A £1 billion heat network initiative has been launched in Westminster to deliver low-carbon heating to some of London's most iconic...

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Oct 283 min read

England Launches Heat Network Zones with Nearly £6 Million in Government Funding

Six cities in England are set to revolutionize their heating systems by creating the country's first heat network zones. Leeds, Plymouth,...

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Oct 272 min read

Dhara Vyas Steps Up as CEO of the UK’s Leading Energy Trade Association

Starting next month, Dhara Vyas will assume the role of CEO at Energy UK , succeeding Emma Pinchbeck, who is departing to helm the...

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Oct 252 min read

Octopus Energy Finalizes Bulb Takeover with £3 Billion Government Repayment

Image: Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson and Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP Credit: Octopus Energy Group Octopus Energy , the energy firm...

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Oct 233 min read

UK and Welsh Governments Unveil Ambitious Independent Water Commission

Today, the government announced the launch of an Independent Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the water sector and its...

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Oct 152 min read

Government Welcomes £1.1 Billion Investment to Boost Stansted Airport’s Capacity

Image Credit: Stansted Airport The UK government has approved a significant five-year investment of £1.1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in...

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Oct 112 min read

Government Celebrates £24 Billion Private Sector Boost for UK Clean Energy Ambitions

The UK government has welcomed more than £24bn of private investment for “pioneering” energy projects ahead of the International...

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Oct 52 min read

£2.7m in Heat Network Efficiency funding to be shared across 33 innovative projects

The latest round of funding from the government's Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), launched in 2023, will support improvements and...

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Sep 282 min read

Innovate UK Invests £3.2m in Seven Groundbreaking Projects to Decarbonise the Concrete Industry

Innovate UK has unveiled plans to inject £3.2 million into seven cutting-edge projects through its Decarbonising Concrete Competition,...

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Sep 245 min read

Rachel Reeves Unveils Bold New Industrial Strategy Aimed at Supercharging Green Growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that a new industrial strategy will be unveiled next month, reaffirming the government's...

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Sep 174 min read

Sadiq Khan Reveals Government-Backed Plan to Pedestrianise and Revitalise Oxford Street

Image Credit: Greater London Authority London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled new government-backed plans to make Oxford Street greener,...

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