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'A major player': Solar generated record 14.4 per cent of Great Britain's electricity in July

Solar

'A major player': Solar generated record 14.4 per cent of Great Britain's electricity in July

UK 'firmly in its second solar boom' as all-time monthly generation record tumbles yet again, NESO figures confirm

clock 03 August 2026 • 4 min read
Number of single-use plastic bags sold by major retailers has fallen 90 per cent over past decade

Waste

Number of single-use plastic bags sold by major retailers has fallen 90 per cent over past decade

England's biggest seven retailers sold just two single-use plastic bags per person on average in 2025, government data confirms

clock 03 August 2026 • 3 min read
EV100: Over 70 per cent of large corporates chose not to purchase diesel or petrol vehicles last year

Transport

EV100: Over 70 per cent of large corporates chose not to purchase diesel or petrol vehicles last year

One-in-five EV100 members have now electrified more than half their vehicle fleets, latest data finds

clock 03 August 2026 • 3 min read
Survey: More than half of Brits back 'new nuclear' drive

Nuclear

Survey: More than half of Brits back 'new nuclear' drive

Majority of public see nuclear as key generator of jobs, investment, and reliable power, YouGov polling finds

clock 03 August 2026 • 3 min read
Ofwat announces funding for domestic leak-busting projects

Investment

Ofwat announces funding for domestic leak-busting projects

Water Efficiency Lab 2 grant programme aims to help prevent the 1.5 billion litres a day lost to leaks in homes and businesses

clock 03 August 2026 • 2 min read
'The dangers will become deadlier still': UN warns world faces intense El Niño

Climate change

'The dangers will become deadlier still': UN warns world faces intense El Niño

World Meteorological Organisation warns historically strong El Niño is building, leading to increased risk of drought, floods, and wildfire risks as rainfall patterns shift

clock 31 July 2026 • 4 min read
'Greenspeaking with confidence': Watchdog updates green claims guidance for advertisers

Marketing

'Greenspeaking with confidence': Watchdog updates green claims guidance for advertisers

New resources and refreshed guidance reaffirm key principles behind the accurate use of 'sustainable', 'biodegradable', and 'carbon neutral' claims

clock 31 July 2026 • 3 min read
Drax completes 'transformational' £548m acquisition of Bluefield Solar

Energy

Drax completes 'transformational' £548m acquisition of Bluefield Solar

Energy giant secures multi-gigawatt pipeline of new solar and wind projects, as it looks to further diversify its clean energy portfolio

clock 31 July 2026 • 2 min read
Allego powers up €100m ultra-fast charging investment plan

Infrastructure

Allego powers up €100m ultra-fast charging investment plan

European charging network giant reveals plans to deliver up 1,400 new charge points in the UK by 2030

clock 31 July 2026 • 3 min read
Study: Clean energy remains a key untapped regional investment opportunity

Investment

Study: Clean energy remains a key untapped regional investment opportunity

Mayoral Strategic Authorities collectively identify almost £80bn of investment opportunities across infrastructure, housing, and clean energy

clock 31 July 2026 • 4 min read