Energy supplier SSE has said it expects its profits to rise by 8.8% this year, after increasing its customers’ energy prices by an average of 8.2%...
This beautiful and spacious property set in Cumbria gives guests an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the area and is available to book now...
Business leaders attending the annual World Economic Forum in Davos are feeling more confident about the global economy, five years since the financial crisis. An annual...
The Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB), the UK’s only wholly Sharia compliant retail bank, has announced the launch of the UK’s first Islamic ISA. The account...
The Blue Mountains are one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations. Characterised by their striking natural wonders, dramatic scenery and inspiring stories, the local environment is brought...
Impax Asset Management, a leading investor in the environmental space, has spoken out about the attractive investment opportunities presented by areas like renewable energy and water,...
Shell was wrongly awarded offshore oil leases in the Chukchi Sea near Alaska in 2008, a federal appeals court has ruled. The decision means that the...
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has urged the Law Commission to clarify fiduciary duty in order to promote long-term sustainable investment. The comments...
A section on fracking in the EU’s 2030 climate and energy framework has been criticised by campaigners, who claim it contains only recommendations about shale gas...
This week’s featured fund is the Alliance Trust Sustainable Future Managed fund. Peter Michaelis, head of sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) at Alliance Trust, tells us more. Tell...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the UK’s economic growth forecasts, despite leading economists claiming the growth wasn’t being reflected in workers’ wages. The IMF,...
A new study has found that water quality is compromised by a combination of extreme weather-related events, driven by climate change. Academics at the University of...
A leading thinktank has warned the government that most Britons are not saving enough for their retirement, calling the issue a “pensions timebomb”. Policy Exchange claims...
A legal bid to put the controversial HS2 high-speed rail plans under further scrutiny in government has been rejected by the Supreme Court. Objectors to the...
Storebrand, a major Norwegian pension fund and insurance firm, is to divest from 11 palm oil companies following deforestation and sustainability concerns. According to Bloomberg, the...