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UK employees missed nearly ten days of work last year. The CIPD’s 2025 Health and wellbeing at work report finds sickness absence rising to its highest level in over a decade, with mental ill health and musculoskeletal issues among the leading causes.
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Fourteen investment firms launch a fund for clean energy technologies. The All Aboard Coalition aims to support clean tech firms struggling to secure funding for large-scale projects, bridging the gap between early-stage and late-stage investments….
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M&G’s responsAbility raises $414 million for Asia Climate Strategy. The strategy aims to reduce CO2 in Asia through investments in low-emission technologies. IFC’s $50 million investment contributes to reaching the $500 million target by year-end….
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Apollo and RWE form joint venture for German grid expansion. Apollo commits €3.2 billion to fund investments in Germany’s transmission grid expansion through a joint venture with RWE. The venture will support Amprion’s infrastructure growth, aligning with energy transition goals….
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Gold prices reach record highs amid US interest rate hopes. Investors are optimistic about a potential US interest rate cut, driving gold to new heights. The metal reached $3,616, buoyed by economic uncertainty and political tensions in the US.
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Meldora launches as a sustainable agriculture platform in Australia. The initiative, supported by La Caisse and CEFC with a AUD$250 million investment, aims to generate Australian carbon credits and has secured Rio Tinto as a foundational partner….
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Nominations are open for Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot. Now in its 54th year, the prestigious award recognises exceptional female founders and business leaders who embody the pioneering legacy of Madame Clicquot. Two awards — Bold Woman and Bold Future — will be presented in London in 2026.
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Swiss Re withdraws from SBTi validation for climate targets. The Zurich-based insurance giant maintains its commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, despite stepping back from the Science Based Targets initiative and facing potential antitrust concerns raised by U.S. political figures….
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UK employers are tightening pay offers amid growing fiscal pressure. Median pay settlements fell to 3.0 per cent in the three months to July — the lowest since December 2021 — with just 9 per cent of employers awarding 4 per cent or more. Labour market cooling and tax concerns are driving caution ahead of…
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Political debate is spilling into the workplace more than ever. Conference season highlights how reputational risk shapes external corporate behaviour, while managers and HR leaders face the internal challenge of navigating political polarisation without undermining cohesion, inclusivity, or professionalism.
