The rock, paper, scissors of ESG: when social missions clash with corporate governance August 24, 2021 In ESG terms, Ben & Jerry’s decision not to renew the contract of its Israeli licensee was described by the company as an “S” decision. The irony is that its “social mission” is likely to prompt a heavy-hitting response by investors in its parent, Unilever, on governance, or “G”, grounds. It has been widely reported that investors subject [...]
Bill Gates-backed nuclear power firm fears losing out on UK projects September 24, 2023 Bill Gates-backed nuclear power player Terrapower is concerned it may miss out on government approval for UK projects.
Labour will double the size of the co-op and mutuals sector February 29, 2024 Under a Labour government, there will be a level playing field for low-risk, member-owned organisations that reinvest their profits, say Tulip Siddiq and Joe Fortune
Uniswap soars as SEC loses its bite February 27, 2024 Last Friday, a new proposal was released to upgrade Uniswap's (UNI) Protocol Governance. The change would enable a fee-sharing mechanism for token holders.
Sunak’s hands off approach won’t make electric vehicles more affordable in 2035 September 22, 2023 The auto industry want to make the prohibitively expensive Tesla the outlier, they’re now doing it without the backing of government.
Marlboro maker takeover of Vectura raises public interest eyebrows in government July 29, 2021 The takeover of respiratory drug firm Vectura by tobacco company Philip Morris International has raised government eyebrows over public interest concerns, according to the business secretary. The deal, worth more than £1bn, will be ‘closely monitored’ by the government after a letter from Labour shadow ministers urged the government to consider blocking it. Under the [...]
Election 2024: UK crises made worse by ‘Conservative choices’, Reeves says May 28, 2024 The UK’s “unique exposure” to economic crises “can only be explained by choices made by Conservative governments”, Labour’s Rachel Reeves has argued.
Over 80 campaigners block motorway for a second time demanding the government insulate Britain September 15, 2021 Climate campaigners brought chaos to Britain’s roads again this morning, sitting in the path of traffic for the second time in a matter of days. Some 89 people from Insulate Britain blocked roundabouts and a carriageway on the M25 early this morning. Insulate Britain says action will continue until the government makes a meaningful commitment [...]
Eon UK boss slams Sunak U-turn on green pledges as a ‘mis-step on many levels’ for UK investment September 20, 2023 A leading energy boss has warned the government against undermining business confidence in the UK by rowing back green pledges.
Suppliers fear revenue cap could deter investment and risk supply security October 12, 2022 The Government's decision to cap revenues from renewables generators risks deterring investment into the UK warned energy energy firms.