Business & Economy

Food labelling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%, while generating social welfare gains

Economists say labelling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, in combination with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash...

Britain’s opportunity divide grows as London surges further ahead

Britain's educational divide is increasingly becoming a London-versus-the-rest story, according to new analysis showing that the capital continues to pull...

Electric trucks closer to ‘tipping point’ than many realise – and cities can lead the way

Cities hold the key to accelerating the transition to electric freight and boosting energy security, new analysis from C40 Cities, University of Exeter and Arup reveals. Heavy-duty vehicles – though less...

University of Exeter secures £6.4 million investment to expand advanced engineering, computing and defence-related skills

The University of Exeter has secured £6.4 million in Government funding to expand advanced engineering and computing education, supporting the...

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico driven by domestic politics and global pressures, study shows

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico has been driven by domestic politics and global pressures, a new study...