Author: Stuart Mitchell

Seafood Giants Double Traceability Commitments, but the Majority Lack Implementation Plans

Stuart Mitchell

The US$90 trillion-backed FAIRR investor network is today publishing a report highlighting a notable gap between global seafood companies’ traceability commitments and their current implementation strategies. The findings point to a potentially sizeable financial opportunity that companies risk missing, as Planet Tracker estimates that investing just 1% of seafood sales into traceability could lift industry profitability by 60%, worth US$600 billion. The report, Traceability in Seafood Supply Chains: An Imperative for Investors, presents results from Phase 2 of an investor engagement with seven global seafood majors*, supported by 45 investors…

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Hydrogen industry calls for urgent Government action as delays put 17,000 UK jobs and billions in private investment at risk

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s hydrogen industry has issued an urgent call for coordinated cross-ministerial intervention to prevent further damaging delays to the Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Rounds and the long-awaited Hydrogen Strategy refresh. In a joint letter sent to the Secretaries of State and the Chancellor, the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA), on behalf of the sector, warns that continued uncertainty is already eroding business confidence, stalling investment decisions and putting high-value UK jobs at risk. The HEA is calling for the immediate publication of HAR 2 project outcomes, the HAR 3 market engagement…

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HGV demand dips in 2025 as nascent ZEV uptake grows

Stuart Mitchell

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market contracted every quarter last year, reflecting a challenging economic backdrop and a normalising of fleet renewal after three years of sustained post-pandemic growth. Rigid/Artic Market Sector Line Q4 Q4LY % Change YTD YTD LY % Change2 ARTIC 2 AXLE ARTICS      1,011         791 27.8%      2,690      2,471 8.9% ARTIC 3+ AXLE ARTICS     …

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Commission approves €1.04 billion Danish State aid scheme to support landowner climate projects

Stuart Mitchell

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.04 billion (DKK 7.8 billion) Danish scheme to support landowners committing to voluntarily remove agricultural or forestry land from production to reduce agricultural emissions. The Danish measure Denmark notified the Commission of its plans to support landowners voluntarily ceasing agricultural production on their land to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus deposits into the aquatic environment. The project involves the permanent extensification of farming, meaning that the land will not be tilled and no…

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Dr.PAWPAW Launches Glimmer Glaze Lip Oil Collection Today in Support of Teenage Cancer Trust

Stuart Mitchell

Dr.PAWPAW is proud to unveil its newest collaboration with Teenage Cancer Trust: the Dr.PAWPAW x Teenage Cancer Trust Glimmer Glaze Lip Oil collection. Designed to deliver a sheer tint, subtle sparkle, and instant glow, the Glimmer Glaze Lip Oils bridge the gap between everyday balm and occasion gloss. The Glimmer Glaze Lip Oil provides ultra-nourishing hydration with a high-gloss, glazed finish, perfect for creating a glass-lip look. Each multi-tasking formula offers a soft wash of colour paired with delicate, light-reflecting shimmer.  The collection is available as of today from drpawpaw.com and Amazon. As part of Dr.PAWPAW’s long-standing commitment to…

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