Rebecca Speare-Cole
Environment2 Jun 2026
UN scientists reveal when El Niño is likely to return this summer
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned countries to prepare for the natural phenomenon
Politics
Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban
Vape makers have developed cheap, new styles that meet the legal requirements yet are sold, priced and used in the same way as the disposable models.
1 Jun 2026
London29 May 2026
London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins
. Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure
Environment28 May 2026
Annual temperature ‘could be above pre-industrial levels by 2030’
Experts also warn that northern Europe could see some very wet winters over the next five years
Business News
Investors challenge Shell over plans for long-term decline in fossil fuel demand
The company’s board defended its ongoing investments in oil and gas as shareholders gathered at the Sofitel Hotel near Heathrow on Tuesday morning.
19 May 2026
Celebrity News
David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show
Three blooms have been named after Charles, Sir David and Alan Titchmarsh.
18 May 2026
Business News
Unilever shareholders confront bosses with concerns over tie-up with US rival
The board were forced to defend the £33.8 billion deal at its annual general meeting in London.
13 May 2026
Business News
HSBC sees shareholder pushback against chair at AGM amid climate action concerns
Shareholder activists criticised the lender’s recent softening of climate targets.
8 May 2026
Business News
Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists
Disruption broke out at the beginning of the shareholder meeting in Westminster on Thursday.
7 May 2026
Environment
Rare species face extinction risk from some deep-sea mining, scientists say
The process could have a devastating effect on species in deep sea habitats, experts said.
5 May 2026
Environment
BP facing tense clash over climate transparency and shareholder rights at AGM
The oil major could face investor dissent on several fronts during the meeting at its Sunbury-on-Thames hub in Surrey.
23 Apr 2026
Business News
South East Water chief to forgo bonus following Kent and Sussex water outages
Chief executive David Hinton, who receives a £400,000 salary, said he has made the decision not to receive any performance payment this year.
14 Apr 2026
Business News
South East Water boss tells MPs he ‘got it wrong’ in handling outages
Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to the recent supply interuptions in Kent and Sussex.
14 Apr 2026
Environment
South East Water boss admits to ‘failure on primary duty’ to supply water
Bosses of the company were grilled by MPs on Tuesday about their response to recent outages that left thousands without drinking water.
14 Apr 2026
Environment
Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis
The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ‘always the right thing to do’.
13 Apr 2026
Politics13 Apr 2026
What are the Green Party's policies?
The Green Party's manifesto outlines transformative policies in energy, economy, and more, positioning them as a key player in the next General Election
Environment
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding, ministers say
The bird of prey was virtually wiped out in England by sheep farmers and gamekeepers in the Victorian era.
12 Apr 2026
Business News
Ministers unveil plans for faster approvals for nuclear and aviation fuel plants
The Environment Agency will take the helm as ‘lead environmental regulator’ for Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels.
10 Apr 2026
Environment
Birds, beavers and beetles among threatened species to benefit from £90m
Ministers said the funding uplift will help to support the Government’s mission to reverse nature declines and meet legal targets.
3 Apr 2026
Business News
Shareholder activists accuse BP of trying to weaken climate transparency
A group of green investors have accused the oil major of seeking to cut the amount of climate-related information that it has to share.
2 Apr 2026