Co-op Live partners with OVO to power greener live music experiences
Co-op Live teams up with OVO to deliver sustainable music events and reward greener actions Co-op Live has announced a major sustainability-focused partnership with OVO, marking another step in its mission to become the most sustainable live entertainment venue in the world. The new alliance is to champion low-carbon innovation and provide music fans with […]
Oxfordshire’s £200m electricity upgrade
SSEN will boost Oxfordshire’s electricity network and the deployment of low carbon technologies Oxfordshire’s electricity network is getting a major £200 million transformation, with a huge upgrade set to boost resilience and unlock capacity for low-carbon technology. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced a major investment programme, starting this spring, to future-proof […]
Farms on the edge – countryside near towns and cities disappearing fast
More than 1,700 farms have vanished from England’s urban fringes since 2010, a new report warns England’s farmland is vanishing at an alarming rate, with more than 1,700 farms near towns and cities disappearing since 2010, a new CPRE report has revealed. The countryside charity warns that productive land on urban edges – vital for […]
Clock ticking for North Sea future says taskforce
Oil and gas industry can transition to clean energy if policies move faster The North Sea Transition Taskforce has urged the government to take immediate action in establishing a long-term, integrated plan to ensure a just energy transition. Its latest report highlights the opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is rapidly closing […]
April 1st – no laughing matter with bill hikes for all
Which? offers advice on how to protect yourself from widespread price rises Millions of households are bracing for bill increases from tomorrow, with broadband, mobile, water and council tax costs all set to rise. Coming just weeks after train fare hikes, these changes will hit wallets hard – but there are ways to save. Which? […]
New standard to fight greenwashing finance
BSI creates a new standard for financial investments to prove their green credentials As concerns over greenwashing continue to rise, new guidelines have been introduced to ensure that sustainable investment funds truly live up to their claims. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 7342:2025, a new framework designed to help fund managers create, manage and […]
Price cap set to fall by summer
Cornwall Insight expects July price cap will be 7% lower saving householders £137 Cornwall Insight has forecast a fall in energy prices this summer, predicting that the Default Tariff Cap for July 2025 will drop to £1,712 per year for a typical dual-fuel household. This represents a 7% decrease from April’s price cap of £1,849, […]
Tougher smart meter standards needed says Ofgem
Regulator wants a maximum 6 week installation date and compensation for poor service Ofgem has announced plans to crack down on poor smart meter service, proposing new rules to slash wait times for installations and fast-track repairs. The regulator aims to ensure energy suppliers deliver a better service to customers and compensate those facing delays […]
Drax to make green cement from ash
Drax is transforming old power station ash into a key ingredient for low-carbon cement Drax is giving its old power station ash a new purpose in a game-changing green cement deal. The company has struck a 20-year joint venture with Power Minerals Limited (PML) to build a cutting-edge facility, that will turn millions of tonnes of legacy […]
Tyre makers show no evidence they’re fighting deforestation
ZSL report paints a damning picture of unverified reporting and claims of sustainability from major brands The world’s biggest tyre companies are failing to prove their supply chains are free from deforestation, putting both their businesses and the planet at risk. A damning new report from international conservation charity ZSL, reveals of the 12 largest tyre […]
