Can hydrogen boost the UK’s energy security? August 2, 2022 The Government’s supp;y security strategy gives a clear role for low-carbon hydrogen, but what role can it play in our energy sector?
Johnson commits funding to Sizewell C nuclear plant to ‘get on’ with project September 1, 2022 Press Association Boris Johnson promised £700 million of funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power project as part of a drive to improve the UK’s energy security. The Prime Minister said the spike in gas prices driven by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine showed why new nuclear generation capacity was needed in the UK. The [...]
Rail union boss Mick Lynch warns strikes could ‘last for months’ July 24, 2022 Crippling strikes are likely to last for months longer if rail companies do not make improved pay offers for its workers, rail union boss Mick Lynch has said. Lynch, secretary-general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), today also warned there likely would be a “rolling campaign of trade union activity” [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 30, 2024 Asian stocks stand firm in the wake of Wall Street's record highs, while oil prices surge amidst escalating Middle East tensions, shifting investor attention towards the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Q4 tech earnings.
Fewer unemployed people than job vacancies: Jobless rate lowest since 1974 with 121,000 more Brits on payrolls May 17, 2022 The number of UK workers on payrolls rose by 121,000 between March and April to 29.5m, the Office for National Statistics said this morning. It means Britain’s jobless rate has fallen to its lowest level for over 47 years but workers have seen their pay fall further behind rocketing inflation, according to official figures. The [...]
Government gives the green light to new North Sea oil and gas field February 1, 2022 A new oil and gas development in the North Sea was approved by the government yesterday, despite environmental concerns.
Social impact 101 with London Gatwick: Investing in the local community January 15, 2024 It’s 2024 and this is the year of Social Impact. Welcome to the Social Impact 101 series by EVERFI from Blackbaud, where businesses and their leaders across the UK – and overseas – talk about how their social impact programmes are supporting overall business objectives and making a positive difference to the lives of young [...]
Galliford Try swings into red after snapping up water firm as it hails ‘good progress’ March 3, 2022 Construction firm Galliford Try has dropped into the red during the first half of the year, following its acquisition of a water firm. Shares in the Uxbridge-based company were down slightly in Thursday morning trading after it reported a pre-tax loss of £2.6m. This was compared to a £3.9m profit last year. However, revenue soared [...]
Behind bars shouldn’t mean being barred from the workforce and skills opportunities November 8, 2022 So if exposing prisoners to education and training has a demonstrable impact in helping them find a job after release, why do we not do more to encourage them?
Developers looking at ‘legality’ of government demand to commit to funding cladding remediations February 7, 2022 Builders have accused the government of taking a disproportionate approach with its plans to relieve leaseholders of remediation costs for unsafe flats. Developers were sent a letter by the government last week calling on them to sign a legally binding agreement that committed them to covering the costs of fixing tower blocks with dangerous cladding. [...]