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Commercial woodland investment is facing sharper scrutiny over biodiversity impacts. The Todrig dispute highlights tensions between tax-efficient natural assets, commercial forestry, carbon claims, and local ecological protection.
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Carmakers are seeking more time before tougher EV trade rules. Industry groups warn local battery supply chains cannot yet meet UK-EU origin thresholds due on 1 January 2027, raising fresh questions over electric vehicle investment, costs, and competitiveness.
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The Maple Review has called for broader access to enterprise. Its final report recommends micro-capital, business skills education, and redesigned support for founders who have experienced economic hardship.
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AI errors are exposing a widening workplace trust gap. New research suggests employees are seeing harmful AI outputs but do not always feel safe reporting concerns internally.
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DEScycle has secured major grant funding for metals recovery infrastructure. The UK company has received more than €10m in confirmed non-dilutive support from European and UK innovation programmes.
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US forced-labour tariffs would test exporters’ supply-chain due diligence. Washington’s proposal could turn modern slavery controls into a direct trade, pricing, and customs exposure for UK companies.
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Lovell Renew Central has appointed Andy Webster as commercial lead. The move follows a 27% increase in staff over 12 months, as the refurbishment and retrofit specialist expands its Midlands project pipeline.
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The UK net zero economy has passed a new threshold. New analysis says it generated £105bn in gross value added last year and supported 1.1 million jobs.
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Tech4Takeoff will redirect donated iPads to students needing digital access. The Digital Poverty Alliance and easyJet say the programme will support young people facing barriers to learning beyond the classroom.
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Workplace health support is becoming more structured and clinically led. Emerald’s Epassi UK partnership expands access to preventive screening and GP support as employers look for health benefits with clearer continuity and stronger practical value.