Banking Climate Alliance Collapses Amid US Pressure
The UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance has been abruptly dissolved following US political pressure and legal threats, dealing a significant blow to global climate finance efforts.
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HSBC and Barclays face fossil fuel shareholder revolt
Major UK banking giants HSBC and Barclays confront significant investor backlash as climate-focused shareholders demand stricter fossil fuel divestment timelines and clearer climate commitments.
Tory bid to scrap Climate Change Act threatens May's legacy
Conservative MPs are mounting a dramatic bid to scrap the UK's flagship Climate Change Act, threatening to unravel Theresa May's environmental legacy and sparking fierce political warfare.
Martin Lewis: Banks face £10bn car finance payout
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis celebrates as UK banks face paying up to £10 billion to customers mis-sold car finance deals in what's being called the new PPI scandal.
US Energy Department declares 'climate crisis'
The US Department of Energy has officially adopted the term 'climate crisis' in all communications, marking a significant departure from previous administration's language and signalling urgent new approach to environmental policy.
Lula slams 'green colonialism' in fiery UN speech
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has delivered a powerful rebuke to wealthy nations at the UN General Assembly, accusing them of 'green colonialism' and demanding urgent reform of global financial institutions.
Renewable Investment Up 10% Despite Trump Rollback
Despite Trump's regulatory rollbacks, global renewable energy investment jumped 10% in 2025, with solar leading the charge. The US saw a 15% increase, proving clean energy's economic resilience.
Student Loan Exception Could Net You £1000+ Refund
Urgent alert for students and graduates as experts reveal a hidden student loan exception that could save thousands. Check if you qualify for a refund now.
Premium Bonds Shake-Up: New Odds for 2025
NS&I's Premium Bonds are undergoing a major overhaul. Discover how the new prize fund rate and structure could affect your odds of winning, from the £1 million jackpot to smaller payouts.
Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50
Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.
Autumn Budget: 5 Financial Moves to Make Now
With the Autumn Budget on the horizon, financial experts reveal five essential steps to safeguard your finances, from pensions to property. Act now to stay ahead of potential tax changes.
UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock
Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.
UN Climate Chief: Green Transition 'Unstoppable'
Exclusive: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that global climate progress is 'faltering' but insists the green energy transition remains unstoppable despite political headwinds.
Plum Launches Market-Leading 6.17% Easy-Access Cash ISA
Exclusive: The popular money app Plum launches a market-leading Easy-Access Cash ISA with a top-tier 6.17% AER rate, offering a savvy new way for UK savers to beat inflation and use their tax-free allowance.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Political Battle Revealed
Exclusive insights into Australia's contentious 2035 emissions reduction target. Senator David Pocock reveals the political challenges, ambition gaps, and what's needed for genuine climate action.
Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
Australia's 'Oprah-Style' Climate Plan Falls Short
The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.
Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.
Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies
Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.
Martin Lewis: Savings Apps Could Be Costing You Money
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals the hidden financial trap of popular 'round-up' savings apps and explains how to protect your cash.
Australia's Climate Everest: Political Resolve Tested
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
The Guardian's 2025 Climate Pledge Unveiled
The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Govt Report Warns, Will Action Follow?
A stark new Australian government report outlines the severe and escalating threats of the climate crisis, raising urgent questions about the nation's political will to meet the challenge with concrete policy.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise
A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi
Australia's Climate Risk: Sea-Level Rise & Heatwave Threat
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
Australia's Climate Warning: Soaring Heat Deaths & Economic Ruin
A landmark Australian government report delivers a stark warning: climate change is an immediate threat to lives and the economy, with heat-related deaths and colossal costs set to skyrocket without urgent action.
Climate Crisis Accelerates: New Report Confirms Worst Fears
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
Landmark Climate Report Warns Every Australian at Risk
A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.
UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.
Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity
A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.
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