Mersey Tidal Power: Plans for a multi-billion pound barrage linking Liverpool and Wirral revealed Tidal barrier linking Liverpool and Wirral has been announced as the preferred option to harness renewable energy from the River Mersey - by Stuart Stone (@steen26) REMA: The government will publish plans to boost energy security and...
Visa, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has honored Altrincham, Armagh, Boscombe, Northwich, Sherborne, Shrewsbury, Waltham Cross and Weston super-Mare in the 'Let's Celebration Towns' awards.This national showcase aimed to highlight the remarkable efforts of UK cities in boosting thriving local businesses and communities.The initiative builds on...
The European Parliament yesterday voted in favor of sweeping new regulations aimed at cracking down on claims of greenwashing by companies. MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed Green Claims Directive, which could impose huge fines on companies found guilty of making deliberately misleading green claims. Parliament has formally...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's proposed reforms, set out in the Spring Budget, indicate a potential increase in investment in pension funds, especially in UK listed shares.The focus on forcing pension funds to disclose the geographic distribution of their assets is intended to address the industry's reluctance to support domestic companies....
Convertible loan notes (CLNs) are a popular way for startups to raise funding from investors, especially those without proven revenue streams. Generally, they are a form of loan that can be converted into shares at a later time at the Company's discretion – at specific rates or in...
'Game-changing': Kensa launches ultra-efficient compact ground source heat pump New model debuted after the latest government figures confirm the increase in demand for subsidy schemes for heat pumps - by Cecilia Keating (@cecilia_keating) Budget: The government is pursuing a funding increase for the Green Industries Growth Accelerator The Treasury confirms that the...
If the past few years have taught us anything, it's how unpredictable the world can be and how important it is to plan ahead for challenging circumstances.Here I discuss the importance of a shareholder agreement, especially when dealing with difficult scenarios.A shareholders' agreement is an essential tool recommended for...
British e-commerce company Modern Milkman was the fastest growing company in the UK between 2019 and 2022, a report has found.The eighth annual FT1000 rankings of the Financial times And Statistical is based on sales growth in the three years to 2022.Modern Milkman, an e-commerce...
The government's latest Public Attitudes Tracker shows that around nine in ten Brits are aware of the term 'net zero' and a majority expect the transition to have a positive impact on the UK economy over the next decade. However, there are major concerns about the impact of the potential...
British SMEs are expressing their deep disappointment and feeling of being overlooked following the recent budget announcement. They claim that the Chancellor's policies appear to favor big companies over the backbone of the UK economy: small businesses.Roan Lavery, CEO of FreeAgent, acknowledged some positive highlights, such as the...