-
California’s climate disclosure laws advance amid firm deadlines. The California Air Resources Board has emphasised that companies must prepare for upcoming reporting requirements, with the first public workshop highlighting the importance of meeting these deadlines to ensure compliance….
-
The UK Government pledges £92 billion for transport upgrades. The investment aims to boost economic growth, create 42,000 jobs, and improve journey times. It includes major road and rail projects across England and Wales, enhancing connectivity and supporting regional development.
-
Morrisons has introduced a new AI product finder. The supermarket’s latest in-app feature, built on Google Cloud, helps shoppers find items more easily during busy periods and seasonal changes, with real-time location guidance across its nationwide stores.
-
ESMA issues guidance to prevent greenwashing in sustainability claims. The European Securities and Markets Authority has released a thematic note advising market participants on sustainability-related claims, focusing on ensuring these are accurate, accessible, substantiated, and up to date, to mitigate greenwashing risks….
-
Apple appeals a €500 million EU fine over App Store rules. The company argues the penalty exceeds legal requirements, claiming imposed business terms harm both developers and consumers. The case tests the EU’s Digital Markets Act against Silicon Valley’s operational norms.
-
CapitaLand Investment launches framework to measure green investment value. The Singapore-based firm’s Return on Sustainability framework quantifies financial benefits of eco-friendly spending, integrating environmental and commercial outcomes for informed decision-making and capital allocation….
-
UK businesses face weakest hiring sentiment in 13 years. Rising taxes, policy uncertainty, and cost pressures are dampening employer confidence, with the latest BDO survey indicating a cautious approach to recruitment despite modest growth in consumer services.
-
The Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder secures UK planning consent milestone. ERM has facilitated planning consent for the UK’s inaugural hydrogen-to-power project, advancing the country’s clean energy goals and establishing a foundation for a comprehensive low-carbon hydrogen network.
-
EU Commission simplifies Taxonomy rules to ease company burdens. The new measures reduce reporting requirements and exempt non-material activities, effective from 2026, to streamline sustainability reporting within the EU’s sustainable finance framework….
-
Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.