Thursday, February 26, 2026

It’s not too late to reverse biodiversity decline by 2030, UK’s five leading nature...

Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature agencies say in a...

Applications for the Landscape Recovery scheme now open

The first round of the new Landscape Recovery scheme has opened for applications. The Landscape Recovery scheme will support 'more radical and ambitious' land-use change and habitat...

Environment Bill reforms to boost recycling and tackle plastic pollution under consultation

The government has launched two new consultations on reforms that could be introduced in the upcoming Environment Bill. Firstly, the government is seeking views on...

SME climate focus falls due to pandemic, survey suggests

SME sustainability plans have been negatively impacted by the need to make further progress on recovery from the pandemic, according to new data from...

Scotland announces £1.6bn towards net zero transition

Nearly £1.6 billion to directly support up to 5,000 jobs and tackle fuel poverty is at the heart of plans to drive Scotland’s green...

Aviva Investors set to provide £1 billion of climate transition loans into real estate...

Aviva Investors intends to provide £1bn of sustainability-linked loans to the real estate sector over the next four years. The move is supported by the...

Sustainability ranks among highest priorities on CEO agendas, yet lack of data insights hinders...

Whilst sustainability is rising higher on corporate agendas and CEOs recognise sustainability as a business imperative and growth driver, a lack of reliable data...

Inquiry considers the risks to pension scheme funds posed by climate change

The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to ensuring pension schemes consider the risks to funds posed by...

Record number of students from deprived areas enrolling in Scottish universities

New Higher Education Student Statistics show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to...

Welsh beaches reach 100% compliance with bathing water quality standards

Beaches across Wales have achieved 100% compliance with the Bathing Waters Directive, with 80% of designated beaches achieving an ‘excellent’ status. Of 105 beaches sampled...