Net zero reliance on China ‘puts 90,000 UK jobs at risk’, think tank warns
Britain’s heavy reliance on China for net zero technologies such as batteries could put as many as 90,000 manufacturing jobs at risk in the event of a major supply chain shock, according to a new report.Analysis by the Institute for
Ex-Dyson engineers plot electric boiler to rival heat pumps — but admit high energy costs remain a hurdle
A pair of former Dyson engineers have raised millions of pounds to bring a battery-powered electric boiler to market, positioning it as a lower-cost, lower-disruption alternative to heat pumps for millions of UK homes.Wiltshire-based Luthmore was founded in 2022 by
Starmer poised to ban under-16s from social media as government hardens stance on child safety online
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back legislation that would ban under-16s from social media platforms, signalling a decisive shift in the government’s approach to online child protection.The Prime Minister, who had previously voiced doubts about adopting Australia-style age restrictions,
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The government is to roll out a new £1bn-a-year support scheme designed to give people on low incomes direct access to emergency cash when they face sudden financial shocks.The Crisis and Resilience Fund, which launches in April, will run for
Soho House secures funding to complete $1.8bn takeover deal
Soho House has secured fresh financing to complete its $1.8 billion take-private deal, stabilising a transaction that had been thrown into doubt just weeks ago.The London-based private members’ club group said it has now locked in alternative funding to replace
BBC close to landmark deal to produce original shows for YouTube
The BBC is close to agreeing a landmark partnership with YouTube, signalling a significant strategic shift as the public broadcaster looks to reach younger audiences on the platforms they increasingly favour.Under the proposed arrangement, the BBC would create original, bespoke
Compliance Is the New Creative: Why Your Channel Partners Are Your Biggest Liability (and How to Fix It)
Let’s face it: “Regulatory Update” is a phrase that usually sends marketers sprinting for the nearest espresso machine. We like the creative stuff. The “big ideas.” The high-octane campaigns that turn prospects into advocates.But here is the hard truth for