Miscellaneous

During a visit to the UN, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told other world leaders he was ‘increasingly frustrated’ that efforts to tackle climate change were ‘nowhere near enough.’ At McDonald’s we believe it’s never been clearer that now is the time for us all, including businesses, to match our words with action. We’ve been serving

In paid partnership with Google Vicki Shotbolt is the driving force behind Be Internet Legends, an educational programme co-developed with Google to teach children aged seven to 11, and their parents, how to stay safe online. Since its launch in 2018 it has reached 70 per cent of primary schools in the UK. Why is

The level of interest within the UK in responsible and sustainable investing has been unprecedented in recent years. This strong momentum has rightly led to greater scrutiny over the authenticity of many asset managers’ approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. In addition, lack of standardisation remains a key issue for consumers, who are

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen extraordinary pressures put on the NHS. The impact it has had on those living with long-term conditions in particular has been well documented: increasing waiting times for initial consultations, and in turn referrals, diagnosis and treatment. At AbbVie, we believe all those involved in the healthcare system, including pharmaceutical companies,

At EdenTree, we are committed responsible and sustainable investors in UK equities, despite a challenging few years in which Brexit and the pandemic have weighed heavily on share prices and hampered investor confidence in the market. We believe the UK has a unique opportunity to take a global leadership position as a home for Environmental,

So much has been changed by Covid. Science and entrepreneurship have combined brilliantly to mass-produce life-saving vaccines. Working from home, video communication and online retail have become the new normal — perhaps heralding a permanent shift that will leave office towers and city centres searching for new roles. And the responsibility of every business as

Education researchers rarely agree. But on one thing, at least, they are unanimous: the pandemic has widened the gulf in educational attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their privileged classmates and exposed deep inequalities in our education system. A study by University College London’s Institute of Education found that during the first lockdown, while a fifth

Five things to look out for 1. Every Cheltenham Festival has an Irish ‘banker’ bet, but only the most charismatic horses make the further leap to legendary status: in the 1960s, the three-time Gold Cup winner Arkle was perhaps the greatest example, and in subsequent decades champions Dawn Run, Danoli and Istabraq followed. More recently,

Sustainable investing has entered into the mainstream. With issues such as climate change and plastic pollution dominating the headlines, many investors are now much more aware of how their money is being put to use and want to align this with their values. But when it comes actually to investing sustainably, it can be difficult

The public sector has perhaps faced the biggest challenge of any industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. Like many organisations, public institutions and agencies are dealing with a dynamically shifting situation, as science and government advice fluctuates with each stage of the crisis. Yet they have done this while being on the front line of the

When we opened this year’s Economic Innovator Awards for entries back in March, we were concerned we might not be able to recreate the positive impact achieved in 2018 and 2019 — let alone the memorable glitz of last year’s finale dinner at the Postal Museum. The nation was in lockdown, the economy was clearly

In recent weeks, statements have been made by manufacturers of building materials used on the Grenfell Tower to help uncover the role that the cladding and insulation played in the tragic June 2017 fire. How materials perform in a fire is a technical area, but it is vital to shine a light on why the

What seems like an age ago, the Conservatives swept to victory with a stonking majority on a wave of Red Wall seats turning blue, backed by the promise to level up the country. Less than a year on, questions are being asked about whether those promises — like reopening rail lines closed by Dr Beeching

In March, the rhinos, gorillas and other exotic animals at the Aspinall Foundation’s wildlife parks were looking forward to thousands of people visiting them during the Easter holidays and summer months. Instead, Covid-19 forced the parks to close, leaving the owners with more than 1,300 animals to feed and care for, but no income with

As I write, the UK has spent more than six months battling a virus which has led to the greatest upheaval and disruption to our daily lives in modern times. Its course and longevity remains unpredictable, and ominously the full impact on our societies and economy is unknown. Managing extraordinary events does inevitably force new