Rebecca Speare-Cole
Business News
Geologists unveil UK ‘super regions’ with best potential for transition projects
The UK has a diverse subsurface, which can play a key role in supporting efforts to reach the country’s legally binding climate goals, geologists say.
10 Jun 2025
Environment
Government may have failed to comply with law on protecting birds – watchdog
The Government has a legal obligation to maintain populations of wild birds and ensure they have enough suitable habitats.
9 Jun 2025
Business News
‘Momentum is building’: Green industries praise clean energy rules for new homes
The Government has announced proposals to require new builds to fit solar panels and heat pumps.
6 Jun 2025
Business News6 Jun 2025
Most new homes must have solar panels and heat pumps under Government proposals
The future homes standard (FHS), set to be published in autumn, will likely require new builds to have solar panels and heat pumps by default.
Environment
Greenpeace condemns Equinor-funded computer game aimed at UK schoolchildren
School children in the UK have been playing EnergyTown which is funded by the Norwegian oil major.
5 Jun 2025
Politics
Government facing increasing pressure to ban bottom trawling in protected areas
Calls to ban the damaging fishing practice in England’s marine protected areas have been intensifying ahead of a major UN ocean conference next week.
5 Jun 2025
Politics
Interim water review ‘not the finishing line’ to fix failures, campaigners warn
The independent commission said the water sector in England and Wales needs a ‘fundamental reset’ as it published the interim report on Tuesday.
3 Jun 2025
Business News
Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions
Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice no difference between single-use vapes and new models flooding the market.
31 May 2025
Politics
Natural England boss reveals concern over budget for nature restoration
The head of the Government’s official environment advisors said the expected tight spending settlement will pose ‘big challenges’ for nature recovery.
30 May 2025
Environment
Kent landscape that inspired Dickens declared nature reserve
Natural England announced the creation of the North Kent Woods and Downs national nature reserve to boost nature and tourism.
30 May 2025
Business News28 May 2025
Ferry firm hails ‘new era’ of flying electric boats in UK
Red Funnel, which runs ferry services in the Solent, has partnered with Artemis Technologies to launch a zero-emissions vessel in 2026.
Environment
Inheritance tax changes ‘bad for farmers’ focus on environment’ – watchdog head
Alan Lovell, chairman of the Environment Agency, revealed that farmers caused a record number of pollution incidents in English rivers.
23 May 2025
UK23 May 2025
Brit setting sail to break Arctic record made possible by melting ice
Ella Hibbert, 28, is preparing to set sail from Portsmouth
Business News
Fairtrade flags ‘window of opportunity’ to drive systemic change for tea farmers
The organisation is urging the Government, businesses, retailers and tea drinkers to take action that ensure fairer pay and working conditions.
21 May 2025
UK
Shell suffers investor revolt over gas production impact on climate plans
Just over a fifth of shareholder votes backed proposals for more disclosure on how increasing LNG production meets Shell’s environmental commitments.
20 May 2025
Politics
‘No downside’ for fishing industry in EU deal, insists Environment Secretary
Steve Reed defended the trade agreement as a ‘reasonably good deal’ for the sector.
20 May 2025
Environment19 May 2025
Keep eye out for ‘savage’ potato-threatening Colorado beetle, Titchmarsh urges
The insects and their larvae, which feed on the foliage of potatoes and other plants, can spread quickly and wipe out crops, the TV presenter said.
Environment
Government ‘could miss chance to tackle chemical pollutants from wastewater’
The Royal Society of Chemistry is calling on the UK to introduce a ‘polluter pays’ principle for industries producing harmful contaminants.
19 May 2025
Business News
Anglian receives record £1.42m fine for drinking water failures
The company was found to have used unapproved plastic-based products to externally coat pipework submerged within some of their drinking water tanks.
16 May 2025
Business News
Next suffers shareholder rebellion over pay transparency
The retail giant saw 26.9% of shareholder votes supporting a resolution calling for more transparency on wage setting.
15 May 2025
Business News
Supermarkets pledge to keep sourcing meat from British farms after US trade deal
Aldi, the Co-op and Tesco have all confirmed they are sticking to their current policies on meat sourcing.
15 May 2025