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China introduces a new climate disclosure standard for companies. The trial standard aligns with IFRS climate reporting and supports China’s green goals. Initially voluntary, it aims for eventual mandatory disclosure, enhancing transparency and guiding capital to low-carbon projects.
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NHS staff in the North East are set to benefit. Serve and Protect Credit Union has awarded a £2,478 grant to Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to create new wellbeing spaces that support employees facing financial stress and mental health challenges.
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Older millennials are seeking more mental health support than ever. Between 2023 and 2025, Onebright saw a steady rise in referrals from 35–46-year-olds as middle management pressures, childcare, and financial stress converge — marking a growing crisis in workplace wellbeing among senior professionals.
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SSEN Transmission secures £1bn loan for Scottish grid upgrades. The £1bn green loan, backed by an £800m UK National Wealth Fund guarantee, will finance four major transmission projects in northern Scotland, supporting 3,400 jobs and enhancing energy security.
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HMRC is intensifying its scrutiny of fast growing UK companies. Francesca Titus, barrister and white-collar crime partner at McGuireWoods, warns that expanding enforcement powers, AI-led investigations, and new criminal offences are raising the stakes. For scale-ups, proactive compliance is now essential — before HMRC comes knocking.
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Canada appoints institute to develop sustainable investment taxonomy. The Canadian government has tasked the Canadian Climate Institute with creating a taxonomy for green and transition investments, expected to be released by 2026, to guide companies and investors in sustainable finance.
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DHL Global Forwarding expands sustainability efforts with new AFKLMP deal. The agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo focuses on emissions reduction rights to aid DHL’s air freight decarbonisation. It builds on a 2022 partnership, aiming to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel adoption and enhance digital verification.
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Only one in ten UK employees prioritise the office party. New research from Moonpig for Business finds that most employees would prefer time off or thoughtful gifts over festive celebrations, with one in five admitting that workplace gift swaps often lead to awkward or inappropriate moments.
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Nordea Asset Management appoints two new portfolio managers. The appointments join its Sustainable Thematic Team, which manages over €18 billion across various climate and impact strategies.
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Holcim and 44.01 launch UAE CO2 storage pilot project. The initiative aims to capture and mineralise CO2 from cement production, addressing a major source of emissions. It marks a significant step in decarbonising the construction sector and advancing sustainable practices.