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Government plans seek greater private funding for local nature recovery. DEFRA wants clearer standards and more investment-ready projects.
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An electricity network operator has awarded major temporary generator contracts. The four-year framework combines backup power resilience with lower-carbon fuel ambitions.
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Financial regulators are proposing major changes to senior management checks. The measures could save regulated companies billions while preserving individual accountability requirements.
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Workplace policies are failing to prevent many reported bullying experiences. Weightmans research finds persistent concerns about managers, complaint routes and workplace behaviour.
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Legal employers face questions over staff wellbeing and unused benefits. Zest research found 36% of legal respondents would consider switching sectors for better benefits, though subgroup details remain limited.
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Government reforms aim to improve Post Office compensation and appeals. More than £1.7bn has been paid, while new routes for review and further software investigation are planned.
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Northern Ireland risks losing energy investment amid delayed policy delivery. An Assembly committee says uncertainty over infrastructure, support and accountability is undermining investor confidence.
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Pension trustees face fresh scrutiny of hidden artificial intelligence exposure. New guidance warns that technology, infrastructure and credit holdings can share risks despite appearing diversified.
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Jackdaw gas production secured consent alongside separate government funding plans. Ministers also announced an initial £2bn Energy Wealth Fund intended to support investment in lower carbon energy.
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UK venture investors have introduced a voluntary ESG reporting template. The British Business Bank, UK Private Capital and Reframe Venture intend to reduce overlapping investor requests.