Day: 5 December 2025

Stars join forces in pre-loved jumpers to help change children’s lives this Christmas

Stuart Mitchell

A glittering cast of famous faces has teamed up to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which returns on Thursday 11th December 2025, turning second-hand festive fashion into life-changing impact for children.   Getting behind the festive fundraiser are podcasters Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, actors Suranne Jones, Zawe Aston and Angela Griffin, comedian Josh Widdicombe, singers Leona Lewis and Claire Richards and broadcasters Amanda Holden, Katie Piper and Christine Lampard. They join Save the Children Ambassadors, made up of actor Ashley Jensen, comedian Dom Joly, musician Myleene Klass and…

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XCF Comments on Global SAF Initiatives as Policymakers Accelerate the Decarbonization of the Aviation Industry

Stuart Mitchell

XCF Global, Inc., a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), today shared its perspective on the rapidly evolving global policy landscape shaping the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel. The scale of the challenge – and opportunity – is immense. According to the International Air Transport Association (“IATA”), airlines will need approximately 165 billion gallons of SAF annually by 2050 to achieve net-zero emissions. In 2024, global SAF production totalled only ~330 million gallons – about 0.3% of total jet-fuel demand. Meeting 2050 decarbonization targets will require an estimated 27% compound annual growth…

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A year of giving: the Reed Foundation donates £520,000 to 52 Charities

Stuart Mitchell

The Reed Foundation has officially concluded its year-long charitable initiative, donating £520,000 to 52 different charities across the UK. In celebration of Reed’s 65th anniversary, and founder Sir Alec Reed’s 90th birthday, £10,000 was donated each week to charities nominated by Reed employees, creating a ripple effect of positive change for countless communities. This initiative highlights Reed’s enduring commitment to supporting charitable organisations across diverse causes, from funding vital research into childhood brain tumours to facilitating compassionate end-of-life care in local hospices. Each donation tells a story of hope, resilience and…

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Morocco sets conditional date to phase out coal power by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

In its updated Nationally Determined Contribution, Morocco has committed to phase out coal power by 2040, ‘subject to adequate international support’ or in the 2040s unconditionally. This is the first time the nation has committed to a coal phase-out date – a key milestone after joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance in 2023. At the same time, the country also has committed to tripling its renewable energy capacity to over 15 GW by 2030, improving grids, and building out energy storage.  Coal power remains the primary source of electricity in Morocco, however the…

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inDrive Calls for Justice in Tech Leadership; Launches Global Campaign to Recruit Directors for Child Protection, Education, and Good Governance

Stuart Mitchell

inDrive, the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app, has set a bold goal: to positively impact 1 billion people by 2030. To achieve it, the company is strengthening its impact arm and launching “Positions of Purpose,” a global campaign to recruit senior leaders in child protection, education, and governance. inDrive first challenged the ride-hailing model by allowing riders and drivers to negotiate fares directly, building a business on fairness instead of opaque pricing. Now, the company is challenging what impact hiring should look like — putting social justice roles at…

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