Year: 2026

The Earthshot Prize Announces 2026 Finalists

Stuart Mitchell

Today the world’s most prestigious environmental award, The Earthshot Prize, announces its sixth cohort of Finalists, recognising solutions from different geographies, sectors and stages in their life cycle, dedicated to solving our planet’s greatest environmental challenges. Now past the halfway point of the Earthshot decade, The Earthshot Prize in 2026 is celebrating leadership from all corners of the globe, as people turn environmental ambition into action at scale. This year’s Finalists represent exceptional climate leadership across the globe, from Indigenous and community knowledge through to corporate success stories and AI-powered…

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National Lottery marks the biggest Lotto changes in eight years with ‘You’ll See The Signs’

Stuart Mitchell

The Irish National Lottery has launched ‘You’ll See The Signs’, a campaign created by Folk VML to mark the biggest set of changes to Lotto in eight years. From Saturday 5 September the game drops from 47 balls to 45, shortening the odds of winning the jackpot from 1 in 10.7 million to 1 in 8.1 million. A third weekly draw arrives on Mondays, and the Lotto Plus 2 top prize rises from €250,000 to €1 million. There are no changes to the price to play either Lotto or the…

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People’s Pension warns millions of savers could miss out on free targeted pension support

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of hardworking workplace pension savers risk missing out on free targeted support with important retirement decisions because of how their pension is regulated, People’s Pension has warned, as it calls on Government to address the gap between contract and trust-based schemes. People’s Pension has backed the introduction of targeted support as a landmark Government reform that has the potential to close the advice gap between information and regulated financial advice, giving ordinary savers better access to the sort of help they need to make complex pension decisions. However, the…

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The Hague looks upwards to build climate resilience

Stuart Mitchell

The Hague is looking upwards as it adapts to a changing climate. During Uit je Dak on 12 and 13 September, six locations demonstrated how rooftops can support biodiversity, store rainwater, generate solar energy, and help reduce heat. The initiative highlights how overlooked urban space can become practical infrastructure for a greener, more resilient city. Rooftop ideas in practice Three venues took part for the first time: Leiden University, Centrum Laakhavens, and Living Lab Binckhaven. All six venues present innovative ways to use the space above existing buildings:  “The most…

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Roundhouse launches expanded season to showcase emerging young talent

Stuart Mitchell

The Roundhouse, youth charity and independent multi-arts venue based in Camden, London, has revealed the line-up for Roundhouse Rising, a five-month season spotlighting the UK’s most vibrant breakthrough talent in music, theatre, spoken word, and beyond. Running from October 2026 to February 2027, Roundhouse Rising will present 18 shows and gigs in the Roundhouse’s newly renamed Davey Studio, which has previously hosted early-career performances from the likes of Little Simz, Kae Tempest and Inua Ellams. Situated within the iconic multi-arts venue and youth charity, Roundhouse Rising has been curated by…

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