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£1 Billion Funding to Electrify UK Fleets with Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme

UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.

Rolls-Royce to Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production

A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.

Digital Catapult : Accelerating the Application of Deep Tech

Dr Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains at Digital Catapult, discusses how the next generation of industrial supply chains will be built on deep tech innovation.

LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies: UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scottish Mail Routes

The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.

The Three Core Principles Behind Diageo’s New Climate Transition Plan

Global beverage producer Diageo has unveiled a new Climate Transition Plan (CTP) outlining how the company intends to reduce emissions across its operations and value chain while preparing the business for a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

Ferrero Group Expands into the Brazilian Snack Market

Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks, marking its entry into the better-for-you segment in South America.

London Broncos : London’s Rugby League Revolution

Grant Wechsel, who recently became co-Owner of the London Broncos, outlines the ambitions of London’s only professional rugby league club and why the UK capital deserves a strong, competitive Super League presence.

Portals : Bridge to a United Planet

In a world of increasingly polarising narratives, Portals are technology art sculptures that allow people to connect above borders and labels and meet fellow humans from across the globe. We connect with Nicolas Klaus, Partner and Chief of Growth at Portals Organization.

NFU Energy : The Forefront of Farming Energy Efficiency

We sit down with Lisa Howkins, Sales and Marketing Director for NFU Energy, who talks us through the UK’s changing regulatory landscape, how it presents obstacles to tens of thousands of agricultural businesses, and the services the company has in place to help reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and generate income from renewable sources.

The Swedish Prescription

Sweden is the first country in the world prescribed to patients by doctors – welcome to a destination of a different nature.

Why Beauty’s Growth is Moving Closer to the Customer

In an era where consumer trust reigns supreme, Wojtek Kokoszka, CEO at Mention Me, explores how beauty brands are shifting strategies from traditional advertising to building authentic customer connections.

Molson Coors Installs Heat Pump System at Key UK Brewery as Part of Major Decarbonisation Investment

Molson Coors Beverage Company is installing a state-of-the-art heat pump system at its Burton Brewery, forming part of a major project designed to modernise operations and improve energy efficiency at the brewer’s flagship UK site.