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Third UK green bond 'vindicates' global lead on nuclear inclusion

The strong orderbook for the £6.25 billion ($8.3 billion) third sovereign green bond from the UK "vindicates" its decision to take a global lead in integrating nuclear energy into its programme.

UK invites voluntary reporting as it reveals sustainability standards

The UK government has invited companies to use newly published UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) voluntarily, ahead of mandatory requirements being revealed in coming months.

UK prudential regulator says focusing on nature could weaken its effectiveness

The CEO of the UK's Prudential Regulatory Authority has argued that it should not increase requirements on nature, in order to help it retain its "effectiveness".

Record-breaking UK offshore wind auction lauded for driving private investment

A record-breaking auction of contracts for offshore wind energy generation by the UK government has been lauded for its potential to fuel "billions of pounds of private investment" into renewables.

UK to incorporate climate risk in pensions' fiduciary duty guidance

UK's FCA outlines proposals for 'transparent, reliable and comparable' ESG ratings

Proposals published by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure ESG ratings remain "transparent, reliable and comparable" have been welcomed by the industry.

UK adds nuclear energy to sovereign green bond framework

Major green bond issuer, the UK government, has updated its framework for the first time since it launched the programme in 2021, with the sovereign adding nuclear energy to the list of eligible projects.

Allianz UK: Insurers need to move beyond 'warm, fuzzy feeling' on nature

Insurers need better proof that action on nature is worthwhile, according to Allianz UK, as the industry looks to avoid the problem of "freeloading" for nature-based projects.

Resilience-adjusted capital requirements top GFI wish list to boost investment

Sustainable debt round-up: TeraWulf, UK, Engie ... and more