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As the UK Builds Greener Industry, Water Shortages Loom Large
Water availability is emerging as a significant obstacle to the UK’s low-carbon ambitions, particularly in key industrial zones such as...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Octopus Energy Reprimanded Over Misleading £500 Heat Pump Ad
UK energy supplier Octopus has been told to withdraw a social media advert that claimed heat pump installations could start at just £500....
Jul 31, 20253 min read


A Kayak, a Patch of Kelp, and a Nature Based Solution
Eighteen months after the kayak-in-kelp moment sparked his idea, Harland Evans is now leading Nature Based Limited. The company is developing kelp breakwaters, a natural, regenerative alternative to concrete to tackle one of offshore wind’s most persistent problems: floating turbines breaking under ocean stress.
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Starmer Defends Britain’s Energy Direction, Rejects Trump’s Dismissal of Wind Power
From the ballroom of his Turnberry golf club in Scotland, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech that was equal parts...
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Regulator Slams Anglian Water for Sewage Failures as Firm Agrees to £62.8 Million Settlement
Anglian Water is under pressure after the industry regulator, Ofwat, uncovered what it described as a serious breach in the company's...
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Government Pours £29 Million into Cornwall’s Last Tin Mine as Demand for Green Tech Minerals Soars
After decades of silence, the echoes of tin mining are set to return to Cornwall’s landscape. The South Crofty mine, once the heart of...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Smart Pension Pours £330 Million into Octopus Renewable Energy Funds
Image Credit: Octopus Energy Smart Pension has announced a bold new move to support Britain’s green energy ambitions, committing an...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Amazon Leverages Accelerator to Boost Sustainable Consumer Product Market
Accelerator programmes play a vital role in shaping the startup ecosystem. Earlier this month, Sustainable Times attended the 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day, hosted by Growth Studio and Climate KIC at the Barbican Centre. The event offered a first-hand look at emerging innovations in sustainable consumer products. The day celebrated collaboration and showcased how accelerator programmes support early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and access to new
Jul 29, 20256 min read


The Rise of Sustainable Innovation in Fintech
Valued at $340 billion as of 2024, the global fintech market is expected to more than triple within the next decade, reaching $1.13 trillion by 2032.
The sustainable fintech companies that stand to benefit from this growth are those that offer innovative technological solutions across multiple areas (such as payment processing, data analytics, lending services, and more) while creating a transformative positive impact on society and the environment.
Jul 29, 20256 min read


Ribena Maker Pours £1 Million Into Berries Built for a Changing Climate
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland is committing £920,000 to developing new blackcurrant varieties that can withstand the...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


‘Climateflation’ Could Push UK Food Prices Up by 34% by 2050, Alarming Report Finds
Britain is staring down the barrel of a deepening "climateflation" crisis as increasingly extreme weather threatens to send food prices...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Major New EV Charging Site Coming Soon to One of Britain’s Busiest A-Roads
Image Credit: InstaVolt A brand-new service station equipped with ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers is set to break ground soon on the...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Government Commits £1.1 Billion to Reinvent Local Recycling
In a move set to reshape how packaging waste is managed in England, local councils are due to receive a substantial £1.1 billion boost,...
Jul 27, 20253 min read


UK-India Pact Heralds Billions in Clean Tech Investment and Cross-Border Innovation
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London today for the signing of a landmark trade...
Jul 27, 20253 min read


NatWest Pledges £200 Billion to Climate and Green Transition Finance by 2030
NatWest Group, the British banking and insurance heavyweight, is doubling down on its climate ambitions. After surpassing its previous...
Jul 26, 20253 min read


UK Confirms £14 Million Investment in HGV Refuelling Route
Image Credit: HyHAUL Mobility HyHAUL Mobility Ltd has just given the green light to a £14 million investment to build the UK’s very first...
Jul 26, 20252 min read


New Government Scheme to Guide 200 Oil and Gas Workers Into the Green Economy
Oil and gas workers in the North East are being offered new hope as a fresh initiative launches to help them pivot toward careers in the...
Jul 26, 20252 min read


Government Commits £30 Million to Sustainable Shipping Ventures
Coastal communities across the United Kingdom are set to receive a significant boost, as the government rolls out £30 million in fresh...
Jul 25, 20254 min read


UK Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Unlock 66GW of Flexible Power by 2030
The UK Government has unveiled new plans to create a more responsive electricity system, one that helps people tap into cheaper energy...
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Britain’s Water Crisis Is a Disgrace but the Cleanup Offers a Chance for Real Change
Image: One of Hubbub's 'Plastic Fishing' trips, in which volunteers remove litter from rivers How should households and businesses begin...
Jul 24, 20254 min read
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