At the June 2025 Cities Climate Action Summit in London, global city leaders revealed cutting-edge digital modelling technologies and accelerated EV partnerships as pivotal tools for urban climate resilience, setting the stage for ambitious collaboration ahead of November’s COP 30 in Brazil. In June 2025, London became a focal point…

Facing a plateau in plant-based growth across the UK and Europe, Impossible Foods has reprioritized its strategy to emphasise taste, nutrition, and price competitiveness over climate messaging, with plans for rapid expansion once regulatory approvals clear.At Bloomberg’s Sustainable Business Summit in London, Peter McGuinness, CEO of Impossible Foods, outlined the…

An ambitious new residential development featuring 1,400 homes — 40% genuinely affordable — is set to transform the Limmo Peninsula brownfield site near Canning Town, with Howells appointed as lead architect and Ballymore as developer, including new public spaces and improved river connectivity. Howells has been appointed as the lead…

In 2025, the UK is witnessing a breakthrough in sustainable investing, driven by expanding green technology sectors, advanced AI-powered ESG analytics, and growing retail investor participation, signalling a shift from niche practice to mainstream market strategy. Sustainable investing has rapidly evolved from a niche interest to a central theme in…

A low-speed train derailment near Milton Keynes on 26 June 2025 has blocked two key tracks on the West Coast Main Line, leading to severe delays and reduced services into London Euston as Network Rail undertakes emergency repairs. Major disruption continues to affect rail services following a train derailment near…

A tent camp on London’s exclusive Park Lane has returned just one day after eviction, underscoring ongoing challenges faced by authorities in balancing homelessness, migration, and inner-city wealth disparities amid calls for more affordable housing. A tent has reappeared on one of London’s most exclusive streets, known as billionaire’s row,…

The scandal surrounding the strip search of a 15-year-old Black schoolgirl in east London has highlighted procedural failings and racial disparities in police practices, prompting disciplinary action and calls for urgent reforms across England. A deeply troubling case involving the strip search of a 15-year-old Black schoolgirl known as Child…

Metlen Energy & Metals has launched its new holding company, Metlen PLC, on the London Stock Exchange in a strategic move aimed at securing a spot in major indices and attracting over $400 million in passive fund inflows, while preserving its operational and tax base in Greece. Metlen Energy &…

Nasser Al-Gherainiq, a 27-year-old Qatari camel herder, was sentenced to seven years for attempted rape in London, highlighting stark cultural tensions and exposing a pattern of misconduct within the Qatari Embassy amid his state-sponsored medical treatment in a wealthy diplomatic enclave. Standing in the dock at Southwark Crown Court recently…

Following a breach at RAF Brize Norton by Palestine Action activists who vandalised two Voyager aircraft with red paint, four suspects were arrested under terrorism laws. The government plans to proscribe the group amid escalating security concerns and political debate. Four individuals have been arrested by British counter-terrorism police following…

Amid a robust recovery in international travel, the Global Hotel Alliance reports a 15% increase in Q1 2025 revenue driven by strong market demand from the US, Europe, China and India, while its DISCOVERY loyalty programme fuels record guest retention and cross-brand bookings worldwide. The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is…

Transport for London has unveiled plans for a £1.7 billion DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead featuring new stations and a Thames tunnel. Strong local support and projected economic benefits of £15.6 billion aim to transform east and southeast London’s connectivity and growth prospects. Transport for London (TfL) has…