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UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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engineering
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Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.
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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
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Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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financial systems
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power / energy
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Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.
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EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Many UK EV owners miss out on savings and true green benefits due to confusing tariffs, with some paying up to GBP £372 extra annually for charging at peak times.
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Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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it automation
Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.
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Iron Mountain to digitise McLaren archives for global fan access

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
Iron Mountain will digitise McLaren Racing's historic archives, using AI to connect fans worldwide with its rich motorsport heritage from 1963 onwards.
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Small generators gain easier access to UK business energy market

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
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net zero
New UK rules enable small renewable generators to directly supply electricity to businesses, cutting costs by up to GBP £60/MWh and boosting clean energy use.
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AI partnership accelerates breakthroughs in clean energy research

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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edutech
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power / energy
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ai
Corpora.ai partners with UCR Group to boost clean energy research via AI, speeding validation of tech slashing industrial energy use by over 60%.
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Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
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London Gateway to host GBP £80 million micro-nuclear power plant

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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gateway
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renewable energy
Last Energy and DP World will invest GBP £80 million in a micro-nuclear plant at London Gateway to power its GBP £1 billion port expansion by 2030.
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GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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cartech
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supply chain
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clean technologies
GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.
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How banks can accelerate the home energy transition through green mortgages

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.
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UK retailers see warehouse automation as key to net zero goals

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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robots
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blockchain
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supply chain
Nearly 90% of UK retail leaders see warehouse automation as vital to reaching net zero, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions by 2040, says Inteq survey.
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Pelagos reveals GBP £1.8 billion AI data centre plan for Gibraltar

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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ai
Pelagos plans a GBP £1.8 billion, 250MW AI-focused data centre in Gibraltar, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 and opening in stages from 2027.
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Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
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Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.
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Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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uc
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clean technologies
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microsoft
Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.
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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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cartech
Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.
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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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edutech
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ai
UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.