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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…

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…

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…

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…

M&G Investments’ climate-focused fund range has been awarded the UK’s new ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label, underscoring the firm’s ongoing commitment to responsible investing and climate action. The designation, part of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labelling regime, is designed to bring greater clarity and transparency to green investment…