Farmers set for public funds to drive UK’s nature recovery June 19, 2023 Farmers will gain fresh access to public funds to invest in restoring nature, as the government targets the recovery of lost natural habitats.
Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out history of sewage releases June 13, 2023 An ad for Anglian Water promoting its building of wetlands has been banned for failing to mention its history of releasing sewage into rivers.
Banks ditch sustainability as economic headwinds slows progress June 13, 2023 SUSTAINABILITY is falling down the list of priorities for many UK banks, after a new study found the number of banks stating sustainability was a key part of their business strategy had plummeted by 40 per cent in a year. Only 60 per cent of banking leaders in the UK say sustainability is an important [...]
Surfers Against Sewage urge government to crack down on raw sewage spills June 7, 2023 Surfers Against Sewage has called on the government and water industry to ensure there is accurate data for raw sewage releases.
South West Water facing Ofwat probe into leakage data accuracy May 23, 2023 The water watchdog is set to probe the accuracy of leakage data from one of England’s biggest providers. Ofwat will investigate South West Water (SWW) over the accuracy of its information on water consumption and leakages, in the wake of an apology from firms over sewage issues. Owned by the FTSE 100 listed Pennon Group, [...]
Watch: Just Stop Oil activist thrown to the ground by angry passer-by near Tower of London May 19, 2023 A Just Stop Oil activist was thrown to the ground by a passer-by during a protest in central London. In a video posted on social media, the man can be seen approaching a group of campaigners as they slow march in front of traffic on Mansell Street, near the Tower of London, on Friday. The [...]
Just Stop Oil’s Square Mile slow walk causes chaos as Bank and Moorgate brought to a halt May 10, 2023 Just Stop Oil protestors caused chaos in the Square Mile this morning with a slow walk through Moorgate and Bank, which was eventually broken up by police. The environmental group forced the closure of roads, prevented buses from getting through and led to police officers issuing a Section 12 order, forcing them onto the pavement. [...]
Barclays’ AGM disrupted by climate activists furious over bank’s fossil fuel investments May 3, 2023 Environmental protesters have disrupted banking giant Barclays’ annual meeting for shareholders in central London. A few minutes into the meeting, chairman Nigel Higgins was interrupted by a chorus of singers causing several minutes of disruption. Singing a version of the Spice Girls’ Thank You Very Much, the group sang: “Stop right now, no more oil [...]
Government under pressure over plans to tackle sewage leaks April 25, 2023 The government faces pressure over its handling of the water industry, with Labour set to force a binding vote on draft legislation.
City firms rush to hire sustainability experts to handle incoming ESG rules April 19, 2023 Over half of City firms expect to hire sustainability experts in the next 12 months as firms prepare to face tighter environmental regulations over the coming years. According to a report shared exclusively with City A.M. from recruiter Hays, 52 per cent of firms surveyed will hire experts in sustainability reflecting the growing importance of [...]