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Drought exposure is concentrating risk across England’s food production base. Analysis suggests most fresh produce and large shares of key arable crops are grown in areas facing moderate to very high water stress.
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Christian Aid has launched a climate resilience investment fund today. The vehicle aims to build £20m by 2030 and provide patient finance to locally owned businesses addressing climate adaptation in vulnerable emerging markets.
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Zero-emission vehicle registrations accelerated sharply across the UK last quarter. First registrations rose 36.9%, with electric cars taking 27.3% of the new-car market between April and June.
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Environmental marketing claims face renewed scrutiny after another ASA ruling. Here We Flo has been told to clarify the basis of claims including “plant-powered” and “good for the planet”.
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Bentley is backing its electric transition with major UK investment. The luxury manufacturer will spend another £350m around its Crewe operations as it prepares to build its first fully electric model.
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Drax has lifted earnings expectations after expanding renewable generation capacity. The group expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA near the top of consensus forecasts as it integrates its £561m Bluefield Solar Income Fund acquisition.
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Companies House identity checks have now entered active enforcement territory. Three directors have been fined in the first court cases over mandatory verification requirements, establishing consequences for both unverified directors and colleagues who permit them to continue acting.
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Scotland has tightened planning controls on large data centre developments. Mandatory environmental assessments above 50MW have been followed by a temporary pause on hyperscale decisions while national guidance is prepared.
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Cardiff Capital Region has backed detailed work on tidal power. Up to £6.4m will fund studies into an Aberthaw lagoon that could eventually generate around 600MW and support a substantial South Wales supply chain.
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Frasers faces investor opposition over its finance chief’s bonus award. Proxy advisers have questioned a £100,000 discretionary payment to Chris Wootton for delivering a new financing package.