Will it work? GB Energy June 20, 2024 Labour has pledged £8.3bn for a new energy investment vehicle, GB Energy. But will it work? Sam Fowles investigates.
Cuts, NHS reform and no net zero: Five things we learned from Reform’s manifesto launch June 17, 2024 Nigel Farage positioned Reform as the main opposition force to Labour as he unveiled a manifesto that included big cuts to tax and spending. Here are five things we learnt from the launch.
London Tech Week day two: How can tech help solve the climate crisis? June 11, 2024 As London Tech Week kicks off, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, gives us the inside scoop on the industry with his daily diary A central question in the tech ecosystem is what can tech do to solve the climate crisis. Technology is rightly considered a powerful asset when approaching the target [...]
‘Chronic short-termism’ stopping UK from becoming a ‘superpower’, report backed by Tony Blair and John Caudwell warns June 4, 2024 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.
I used to donate hundreds of thousands – but I am no longer a Conservative Party donor June 3, 2024 Billionaire businessman John Caudwell believes neither the Conservatives nor the other main parties understand the scale of the threat – and the opportunity – climate change represents, and says the future of the planet is on the ballot at this election I was once a Conservative Party donor. Not now. Climate change is one of [...]
Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century June 3, 2024 Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the City’s many strengths, few have such global significance as our expertise in sustainable finance. Tomorrow, that talent and expertise will be on show at the [...]
Major British port operator unveils plan for first ‘green shipping corridors’ in UK May 23, 2024 Peel Ports Group has announced plans to establish the UK's first green shipping corridors between Ireland.
Capital markets, climate change and AI will profoundly alter financial services May 20, 2024 Addressing the biggest challenges facing the economy will not only bolster the City’s offering, but will contribute to broader questions of growth and productivity, says Chris Hayward City Week is back! Today, the 14th edition of City Week begins and Guildhall’s doors will open to over 1,000 international delegates. This year, our focus is four [...]
Renew hopes to cash in on Britain’s net zero drive after delivering record first half May 14, 2024 Renew upped its dividend after delivering a record performance in the first half of the year as the firm looks to cash in on Britain's net zero transition plans,
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