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UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

Critical minerals

UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

UK demand for lithium – an essential component in batteries – could rise by 1,100% in the next 10 years.

24 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

"Practical, science-based frameworks designed to empower biodiversity preservation."

27 October 2025

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

51% of companies have received requests for carbon data from customers or as part of tenders.

21 October 2025

EV sales break new records in the UK, spurred by grant scheme

Electric Vehicles

EV sales break new records in the UK, spurred by grant scheme

The Electric Car Grant offers grants of up to £3,750 for electric vehicles priced at £37,000 or below.

06 October 2025

UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

"Unless funds are spent transparently and effectively, EPR threatens to just be another burden."

03 October 2025

English farmers are raising less livestock – and it has proven climate benefits

English farmers are raising less livestock – and it has proven climate benefits

Registered cattle numbers are down 30%, while sheep and lamb numbers dropped by more than 40% since 2010.

02 October 2025

US and UK to jointly ‘turbocharge’ nuclear development

US and UK to jointly ‘turbocharge’ nuclear development

The two governments plan to cut nuclear projects' permitting times to roughly two years.

15 September 2025

Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

Nature Strategy

Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

“A real plan to save UK nature must bring the private sector with it."

27 August 2025

Transition Finance Council opens consultation on entity-level guidelines

Transition Finance

Transition Finance Council opens consultation on entity-level guidelines

The final guidelines are due to be published in March 2026.

18 August 2025