Toxic English rivers: not a single river classified as having ‘good’ water quality February 26, 2024 Toxic chemicals that remain in ecosystems for decades pollute every stretch of English rivers.
Ofwat blasted for allowing struggling water firms to not employ auditors February 26, 2024 The firms together provide water and sewage services to around 3.7m UK customers.
Miners are set for a bumpy ride February 26, 2024 The UK’s major miners face multiple challenges. The first of these is operational – Glencore and Anglo American, two of London’s largest commodity outfits, have bled profits in 2023. For the former, adjusted EBITDA fell by 50 per cent year-on-year to $17bn in 2023 while Anglo American saw a net profit fall of 94 per cent. [...]
Britishvolt owner hit with £8m bill over alleged tax avoidance in Australia February 25, 2024 The new owner of failed battery start-up Britishvolt faces a near £8m tax bill in his home country of Australia, where one of his companies has been accused of having "an intentional disregard of a taxation law".
Ofgem drops retail energy price cap to lowest level in two years in boost for households February 23, 2024 Despite welcoming the price cap drop, Ofgem's head has said there are still "big issues" to be tackled
Awards announced for Square Mile’s green champions February 22, 2024 The Clean City Awards – organised by the City of London Corporation – celebrated its 30th anniversary this year
UK exits ‘outdated’ international energy treaty after talks break down February 22, 2024 Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said staying within the treaty could "jeopardise" the UK's clean energy sector
How can Ofwat regulate ‘failing’ firms like Thames Water without pushing them into bankruptcy? February 22, 2024 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee expressed significant concerns over Ofwat's role in regulating the water industry
Diamond slump weighs on Anglo American’s profits February 22, 2024 The firm's investors also took a major hit in the earning report this morning, with profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company falling 94 per cent
Glencore-backed nickel miner’s shares Horizonte Minerals crash 62 per cent on project warning February 20, 2024 Commodities like Nickel continue to face an uncertain 2024 as geopolitical and climate risks continue to grow
