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Industry leaders call for urgent action on UK energy costs
Manufacturers urge government to address soaring electricity prices threatening competitiveness and industrial stability across the UK.
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Steel Lifeline: Scunthorpe secures temporary reprieve
British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant avoids immediate shutdown as ministers intervene — but long-term security remains uncertain.
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Google urges UK regulator to curb Microsoft’s cloud dominance
Google calls on the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to act swiftly against Microsoft’s alleged anti-competitive practices in the cloud sector.
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UK economy beats forecasts amid Trump tariff turmoil
The UK economy grew by 0.5% in February, surpassing expectations and providing a buffer against looming US trade tariffs.
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Labour’s employment bill aims to strengthen workplace diversity protections
The UK government introduces legislation to reinforce diversity and inclusion efforts, countering trends of DEI rollbacks observed in other countries.
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BII launches SBTi-aligned net zero guidance for fund managers in emerging markets
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has launched a new set of guidelines to help fund managers operating in emerging markets set and implement credible net-zero targets. The initiative is designed to align with global climate goals and provide practical tools specifically tailored to the regulatory and operational contexts of developing economies.…
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UK softens EV mandate to shield auto industry from Trump tariffs
The UK government has announced a significant softening of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, in an effort to shield the domestic automotive industry from the effects of punitive new tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump. The move comes amid mounting global trade tensions, with the US recently introducing a 25% levy on…
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UK launches world-first nature finance standard to guide green investment
The UK has launched a pioneering set of nature investment standards designed to strengthen the integrity of green finance and position the country as a global leader in environmental restoration. Published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), the new Overarching Principles Standard—known as BSI Flex 701—is the first government-backed framework of its kind anywhere in…
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China to issue first sovereign green yuan bonds in UK, raising $829 million
China to Launch First Sovereign Green Yuan Bonds in the UK, Raising $829 Million China is set to issue its first-ever overseas sovereign green bonds in yuan, selecting London as the listing venue in a move that both underscores its climate ambitions and strengthens financial ties with the United Kingdom. The Chinese Ministry of Finance…
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Britain to invest £1.8 billion to upgrade home energy efficiency for 170,000 households
The UK government has unveiled a £1.8 billion investment package aimed at improving energy efficiency in up to 170,000 homes across England, with a particular focus on low-income and social housing residents. The initiative, delivered through the Warm Homes Plan, is designed to help households cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions in support of…