Barclays follows HSBC in Net Zero Banking Alliance exit
The move is a fresh blow for the UN-backed alliance after major Wall Street banks also withdrew earlier this year British multinational financial institution Barclays has become the latest bank to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The move is a fresh blow for the UN-backed alliance, following HSBC’s exit last month and […]
Stronger policies could cut plastic leakage by 95% in Southeast and East Asia by 2050
OECD urges regional cooperation and investment to reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy solutions Plastic pollution in Southeast and East Asia could fall by more than 95% by 2050 if countries adopt stronger policies and collaborate more closely. That’s according to a new OECD report. The Regional Plastics Outlook for Southeast and East Asia focuses on […]
Small energy suppliers lose more ground as big six tighten market grip
Small and medium energy suppliers’ market share drops to 8.6% as consolidation trend continues post-crisis The domestic energy market share held by small and medium-sized suppliers (SaMS) in Great Britain has fallen to a new low of 8.6% in the second quarter of 2025. Cornwall Insight’s latest Domestic Market Share Survey says this marks a […]
Uber drivers to get free chargers
Uber has teamed up with Octopus to offer a free home charger to 1000 drivers Uber is putting its foot down on electrification – and a new deal with Octopus Energy aims to accelerate the shift. The ride-hailing app is already leading the pack, with London clocking up more electric miles than any other city […]
Yorkshire Water reports 10% drop in domestic water use following hosepipe ban
Hosepipe restrictions save up to 80 million litres a day as Yorkshire tackles ongoing water shortages Yorkshire Water has reported a 10% drop in domestic water consumption since hosepipe restrictions were introduced on 11 July. The water company has thanked customers for their efforts to conserve water during what has been an exceptionally dry year […]
Berwick Bank – world’s largest offshore wind project is a go!
Scottish Government grants consent for SSE’s 4.1GW offshore wind farm, expected to power six million homes and boost UK energy security SSE Renewables has received a key consent order from the Scottish Government for its 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, a major milestone in the development of what could become the world’s largest offshore […]
Free energy? Housebuilder and British Gas trial bill-free homes
New-build buyers to get free energy bills for two years using Hive smart tech and solar panels An estate of New Lincolnshire homes will offer zero energy bills for two years using smart tech and solar power Barratt Redrow has partnered with British Gas to deliver homes with no energy bills for two years in a UK-first […]
National Grid unveils £8bn transmission partnership
New supply chain model will support 130 projects and unlock skills, investment and infrastructure growth National Grid has launched an £8 billion Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) to accelerate delivery of key infrastructure and support the UK’s clean energy ambitions. The new model will underpin the construction or upgrade of around 130 substations across England and Wales through […]
Are energy bills fair asks Ofgem?
Regulator launches review into energy bills and their costs across domestic and commercial sectors Ofgem is launching a sweeping review of how energy costs are shared between households and businesses – a move that could reshape the way millions of Britons pay for gas and electricity. The Cost Allocation and Recovery (CAR) Review, will explore […]
Planet pulling even more power
Global power demand set to jump 3% this year says IEA forecast The world’s appetite for electricity is booming – and it’s not slowing down. Global power demand is set to jump by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, according to the IEA’s latest Electricity Mid-Year Update. That’s more than twice the growth rate of […]
