
Clean energy workforce to double by 2030 in the UK. The UK government forecasts 400,000 new clean-energy jobs by 2030, supported by £50 billion in private investment since 2024. A national strategy includes new training colleges and labour protections to ensure high-quality jobs.

Carbon Measures coalition to enhance carbon accounting frameworks. A coalition of leading companies aims to develop consistent carbon accounting standards to improve emissions tracking and differentiate products, facilitating informed policy decisions and accelerating the transition to a lower-carbon economy….

China imported zero soybeans from the United States in September 2025. The absence of U.S. shipments — the first in seven years — highlights deepening trade frictions and a reordering of global agricultural supply chains.

UK fintech industry body criticises banking watchdog over regulation. Innovate Finance’s report criticises the Prudential Regulation Authority for excessive requirements on challenger banks, claiming they hinder competition and innovation, despite government pledges to support financial services growth.

US banking regulators withdraw climate risk management framework for banks. The US Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have rescinded climate-related financial risk management principles for large banks, citing existing risk management requirements. The decision reverses previous climate-focused initiatives….

Daylight Energy secures $75 million to enhance its energy network. The company, founded in 2022, aims to expand its decentralized model, allowing homeowners to generate and share power. The funding will support growth in Illinois and Massachusetts….

This week’s M&A activity spanned industrials, logistics, infrastructure, and professional services. From a £1.3 billion carve-out in manufacturing to a landmark logistics portfolio transfer, the UK remained a focal point for global buyers refining strategy, scale, and sector exposure.

Many women still feel isolated in their menopause experience. In a World Menopause Month piece, Kerri Mee, Clinical Lead at Onebright, outlines why workplace action plans must go beyond policy and actively support women’s health, wellbeing, and retention — ensuring menopause is no longer a workplace taboo.

German steelmaker SHS secures €1.7 billion for decarbonisation project. The financing will advance the Power4Steel initiative, aiming for climate-neutral steel production by 2045 with interim targets for reducing CO2 emissions by 2030….

Oracle is forecasting $166bn in cloud sales by 2030 as it doubles down on AI. The projection, disclosed at an analyst meeting, lifted the company’s shares and outlined ambitious growth and margin targets through the decade.