Thomas Beloe, Director of UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, explains how UNDP helps emerging economies thrive when it comes to making finance work for development.
Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.
On 29 April 2025, over 200 European territories will officially kick off the EU Preparatory Action "Innovation for Place-Based Transformation" with a high-level launch event streamed online.
The UK government has revealed its new plans to transform the country into a global leader in green finance by improving the voluntary carbon and nature markets.
The UK and India have secured £400 million in new trade and investment agreements, indicating big steps forward for international economic relationships and boosting the British economy.
Cambridge researchers have partnered with Bloomberg to launch the first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion. This aims to steer investment towards real-economy emissions reductions, offering a novel approach for climate-conscious asset owners in crucial debt markets.
With a particular focus on London and Manchester, Bruce Owen, President of Equinix, explores the importance of technology in modern life, highlighting opportunities for growing the digital economy in the UK.
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has officially opened its 2025 call for project proposals, offering €172 million in funding to accelerate the development of sustainable, bio-based solutions across Europe.
Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova, Head of Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch at UNCTAD, examines the financial challenges facing developing economies today.
The UK Government has just announced the funding of £13.9 billion for research and development (R&D) projects, aimed at transforming industries and improving lives across the country.
This contract is important for British exports and shows the role of UK Export Finance (UKEF) in promoting international partnerships and driving economic growth through support for UK companies.
A surge in revenue and employment highlights the UK's booming cyber security sector. A new government report, 'Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis 2025' reveals significant growth, with £13.2 billion in revenue, and 6,600 new jobs, solidifying the UK's position as a cyber leader.
With the first annual UK-Ireland Summit tomorrow, national security, economic growth, and energy security are expected to be the main discussion topic of discussion between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
