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New £13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation

Stuart Mitchell

The University of Manchester has been awarded a major grant to lead a new programme that will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy – an essential material for the future deployment of nuclear power. The award brings together world-leading expertise led by The University of Manchester in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford, Plymouth, and Loughborough. Nuclear energy is expected to play a central role in the UK’s net zero goals as it emits nearly zero carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions – but it comes with challenges. The…

34 leading organisations back industry action plan to accelerate sustainable mortgage lending

Stuart Mitchell

Decarbonising the UK’s homes is one of the biggest financial and logistical challenges of the net zero transition. The UK’s Climate Change Committee estimates reaching net zero in residential property alone by 2050 will require an estimated £311.5 billion capital investment – most of which is expected to come from the private sector[1]. The UK’s mortgage market – worth £242 billion a year[2], with nearly £1.7 trillion in outstanding lending[3] – plays a crucial role in deploying this investment. To accelerate action, the Green Finance Institute (GFI), in partnership with…

IFC and OTP Leasing Launch €50 Million Facility to Boost Ukraine’s Private Sector and Sustainable Energy Solutions

Stuart Mitchell

IFC and OTP Leasing, a leading leasing company in Ukraine, are launching a €50 million risk sharing facility (RSF) to expand financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies (midcaps). The initiative aims to fund sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, trade, energy, and logistics, focusing on sustainable energy solutions that enhance Ukraine’s energy resilience. Amid Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has suffered a significant loss of productive capacity due to supply chain disruptions, power outages, and labor shortages. The high-risk environment has also constrained lending to the private sector, with…

Triodos Bank Half Year Results 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank reports net profit of EUR 17.0 million, impacted by an additional provision due to high acceptance of the settlement offer, as well as a strong CET 1 ratio of 18.1%. Solid impact performance Deposits from customers grew by EUR 288 million (2%) to EUR 14.8 billion. New production of residential mortgages of EUR 333 million, primarily in the Netherlands. New business loan origination of EUR 570 million contributing to our five transition themes (energy, food, resource, societal and wellbeing). Financial performance impacted by additional provision and one-off costs Net profit of EUR 17.0 million (H1…

Sodexo named in The Times Top 50 for second consecutive year

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised for the second consecutive year for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025, announced today by Business in the Community (BITC), The King’s Responsible Business Network. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality has been running for 15 years and is the UK’s most high profile and well-established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. The list recognises and celebrates organisations that demonstrate progress towards…