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How does the EU Critical Raw Material Act differ from the UK Critical Minerals Strategy?

Introduction It was recently reported that the German government is working on plans to establish a €2 billion state fund […]
The challenges facing Labour after the local elections

Back in February, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were in a confident mood. Speaking to a group of the UK’s […]
ESG Ratings – UK and EU progress

It has been widely reported[1] that the number of European ETFs with an AAA ESG rating from MSCI could fall […]
Six ways the Windsor Framework will impact on the agri-food sector

Introduction On March 22nd the UK Government won the vote on the Windsor Framework in the House of Commons. To […]
ESG: Between a rock and a hard place for the FCA

The discussion on new ESG rules in the UK has gained prominence since members of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), […]
The role of robotics in agri-food continues to grow

In January this year a government funding competition opened to applications for projects on the research and development of agricultural […]
Windsor warming

The Windsor Framework marks a promising and very welcome thawing in the post-Brexit relationship between the UK and the EU. […]
Northern Ireland Protocol – A deal in clear sight?

Over recent weeks, speculation has grown that a deal will be concluded between the EU and the UK on the […]
Northern Ireland Protocol – Prospects for a deal

Speculation is growing about a potential deal between the EU and the UK on the Northern Ireland Protocol following over […]
Transport Policy Outlook 14 November 2022

‘Green Shipping Corridors’ for Maritime routes to boost sustainability The United Kingdom Department for Transport have announced a pledge alongside […]
Can the UK become a world leader in alternative protein?

Research by Oxford Economics (World Economic Advisory Firm) projected the UK’s cell-based meat industry will be worth £1.7 billion in […]
A tale of two conferences

“If Putin explodes a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine before Christmas, the entire domestic political conversation will change. But the […]
Mini-Budget briefing: Going for growth on steroids

“I will be a pro-business, pro-growth, pro-investment Prime Minister on a scale not seen in the past few decades” – […]
Kwarteng’s first week

The new Prime Minister’s first words outside Downing Street made clear her immediate priorities. Liz Truss promised to “deliver, deliver, […]
Event: What next for the UK’s Conservative Government? 20 Oct, 10 – 11am GMT

The election of a new Prime Minister at the beginning of September represents an opportunity to reset priorities for the […]
The Transport Policy Outlook: 5th September

European Parliament: Sustainablity for the Maritime Sector under ‘FuelEU Maritime’ propsal Ship traffic to or from ports in the European […]