Year: 2026

£36.7 million to deliver net zero energy networks for consumers

Stuart Mitchell

Twenty-five projects have been successful in securing funding in cycle four of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK. The funding has been awarded to: five beta projects (£31.6 million) seven alpha projects (£3.3 million) 13 discovery projects (£1.8 million) Successful beta demonstrators Alongside the successful discovery and alpha projects, five large scale beta demonstrators were funded in cycle four. These multi-million-pound real-world projects aim to turn their innovative solutions into new products and services that will be integrated into the daily operations of Britain’s energy networks. Whole…

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New CATF report: As global development finance retreats, Gulf countries could play a decisive role in Africa’s clean energy future

Stuart Mitchell

As traditional sources of development finance recede, a new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that countries in the Middle East, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are emerging as some of the most influential actors shaping Africa’s clean energy and industrial future. The report, The Role of Middle East Leadership in Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding, examines how growing Gulf investment in energy and enabling infrastructure could help close Africa’s power gaps, support economic development, and advance global climate goals—if structured to deliver long-term, system-wide impact.…

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Impact of Global Water Regulation on the Consumer Goods Industry

Stuart Mitchell

Cascale and Worldly today released Navigating Global Water Regulation: Implications for the Textile and Consumer Goods Sector, examining how intensifying water scarcity and tightening regulation are reshaping the operating environment for the apparel, textile, and wider consumer goods sector. The analysis maps evolving water policy across key production regions in Asia, the European Union, and the United States. It connects regulatory developments to operational, financial, and reputational risks, and outlines how companies can strengthen resilience as water becomes a strategic business concern alongside climate and supply chain due diligence. With…

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Industry partnership opens the door for a universal home upgrade offer delivering benefits of the Warm Homes Plan

Stuart Mitchell

The Government’s recently published Warm Homes Plan announced the establishment of a Strategic Partnership with the green home finance sector to build and diversify the range of green financing options available to homeowners. The Government and the Green Finance Institute today announce the formal launch of the Green Home Finance Strategic Partnership, co-chaired by Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers at Department for Energy & Net Zero (DESNZ) and Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE, Chief Executive Officer at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), and supported by Secretary of State Ed Miliband.…

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Ocean Outdoor and Creator by Infinitum blend premium OOH with leading creators in first to market content packages

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Outdoor and Creator by Infinitum, a division of Infinitum Group, have formed a new partnership that brings together the impact of premium Digital Out of Home (DOOH) with online creator engagement to deliver integrated brand campaigns that reach combined audiences of millions. Ocean Creator offers a market-first turnkey solution for brands, pairing premium DOOH locations with carefully selected creators to produce attention-grabbing content designed for social media that will drive engagement and ultimately business results for advertisers. By uniting real-world presence and creator-led storytelling within a single product, brands…

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