UK ‘can’t afford not to’ go green in bid for growth, CBI chief to say Business The UK’s growth could be put at risk if politicians try to “separate the economy from net zero”, a top business lobby group boss is set to warn.
The City is where science and finance meet to solve the world’s problems Michael Mainelli The City is bringing together investors and inventors to make sure the future of space technology is sustainable, peaceful and equitable, says Michael Mainelli Last week, here in the City of London, the Commonwealth Secretariat launched its new space protection initiative, CommonSpace. This took place at the City’s science and innovation banquet, celebrating the City [...]
‘Chronic short-termism’ stopping UK from becoming a ‘superpower’, report backed by Tony Blair and John Caudwell warns Environment Britain’s "chronic short-termism" is holding it back from being a science and technology superpower, according to a new report backed by billionaire businessman John Caudwell and former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair.
UK ‘risks being left behind’ as red tape choked tech start-ups, new report warns May 23, 2024 The UK “risks being left behind” as red tape is choking the potential of UK tech start ups, a new report has warned.
Sunak’s green U-turn has been a strategic mistake May 9, 2024 The Prime Minister's U-turn on green policies has failed to produce results - because voters aren't anti net zero, writes Lucy Kenningham
Have we passed peak electric car? April 24, 2024 Electric cars have not become better or cheaper fast enough, and without rapid improvements the market will run out of road, says Paul Ormerod This week I got rid of my electric car. As a car, it was a pleasure to drive. I also enjoyed the fact that it disconcerted at least some of my [...]
The Notebook: How life in plastic can be fantastic April 23, 2024 James Gibson, CEO of Void Technologies, takes the pen to talk entrepreneurialism, staying sane in the capital, and reducing plastic pollution.
Why the nickel market is suffering on a consumer steer away from EVs March 10, 2024 This glut of nickel has pushed the price down, Shah said, adding that prices will “remain under pressure throughout 2024.”
Profits fell at green tech start-up Myenergi ahead of major job losses February 12, 2024 Profits were cut at smart home start-up Myenergi ahead of the HSBC-backed company slashing more than 100 jobs, it has been confirmed.
Mark Carney backed climate tech company raises £11m in series A January 30, 2024 Climate tech company Cultivo has raised $14m (£11m) in a series A funding round co-led by Massmutual Ventures and Octopus Energy Generation.