Edentree's Clark: 'We're Not Green Tourists' in ESG
Edentree's Andy Clark says the firm is a long-term sustainable investor, not a 'green tourist,' as it marks 25 years in responsible investing with £3.9bn in assets.
Category : Think Tanks
UK orders franchising reviews after Vodafone suicide claims
Ministers commission two studies into UK franchising after Guardian investigation into Vodafone franchisee Adrian Howe's death, shaping potential new laws.
Monty Hall twist: why sticking wins when you want the goat
In a Monty Hall variant where the contestant wants the goat, the optimal strategy reverses: sticking doubles the chance of winning the valuable goat to 2/3, while switching drops it to 1/3.
AI job interviews dehumanise hiring process
Almost half of UK jobseekers face AI bots in hiring; Andy Burnham criticises Zoom interviews, calling for more human interaction in recruitment.
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Sally McManus exits ACTU, plans birdwatching and surgery
Sally McManus steps down as ACTU secretary after 9.5 years, citing a need for a break, and plans birdwatching and cochlear implant surgery.
European clubs threatened Club World Cup boycott before Fifa plan scrapped
Europe's top clubs threatened to boycott future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, hours before the plan was scrapped.
China's AI Openness Claim Scrutinized
UK academics challenge China's ambassador on AI openness, citing GeoGPT's limits and advocating shared standards for genuine partnership.
FCA Defends Palantir Deal Against MPs
FCA pushes back after MPs slam Palantir contract, citing data protection and transparency concerns. The regulator insists the deal complies with all rules.
Local media support crucial for devolution, publishers warn
Publishers warn that Andy Burnham's devolution plans risk weakened scrutiny without greater support for local media, as 46 million monthly consumers face challenges from big tech and news deserts.
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Civilisation collapse: Sarah Wilson on why it's happening
Sarah Wilson argues we are hurtling toward collapse like ancient Rome, but there is still plenty to fight for if we confront reality.
J Street's Liberal Zionism: Can It Survive Democratic Shift?
J Street, the pro-Israel, pro-peace lobby, faces challenges as Democratic voters shift left on Israel, questioning the viability of its two-state solution advocacy.
Inside London's Freemasons Grand Lodge: Secrets and Cheap Pints
Metro gets exclusive access to the United Grand Lodge of England, revealing rituals as amateur plays, secret handshakes deemed boring, and a push to recruit younger members amid a loneliness crisis.
Burnham's Oxbridge cabinet: social mobility or lack of progress?
Andy Burnham's cabinet has 54% Oxbridge graduates and 21% privately educated, sparking debate on social mobility and representation in government.
Burnham urged to protect pubs and clubs as cultural assets
Think tank Good Growth Foundation calls on Andy Burnham to classify pubs and clubs as 'cultural assets' alongside opera houses, proposing new planning protections and business rate relief to shield venues from Nimby complaints.
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AI consciousness is impossible, argues doctor in letter
Dr John Pickering asserts AI systems like Claude cannot become conscious, comparing it to a washing machine, and criticizes Anil Seth's equivocation on the matter.
D4vd had multimillion-dollar deal, exec testifies in murder case
An executive from Interscope Records testified that singer D4vd had a multimillion-dollar recording deal, as prosecutors argued financial motive in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
TikTok's 'Povvo King' Targets Billionaires in BBC Show
Shabaz Ali, known for mocking wealthy influencers, investigates extreme wealth in his BBC documentary 'Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?', calling for higher taxes on the superrich.
Milky Way flipped by dwarf galaxy collision 10bn years ago
Durham University researchers found that a head-on collision with the Gaia Sausage dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago flipped the Milky Way's disc by over 90 degrees, explaining the slow rotation of halo stars.
DeChambeau’s Open antics reignite golf’s drama debate
Bryson DeChambeau’s petulant reaction to a two-stroke penalty at The Open highlights his comfort on LIV tour, sparking debate over whether golf needs his drama.
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Rethinking time: from Chronos to Kairos and intuitive living
Kelley Swain explores Kairos time, an intuitive sense of timing opposed to Chronos, and how it can transform care, creativity, and our relationship with aging.
Thinktanks Should Rethink Their Funding Models
Letters argue that thinktanks' dependence on profit-driven businesses is a weakness, suggesting state funding as an alternative. The High Pay Centre's closure also raises questions.
Doomsday Argument: Humans may have 17,100 years left
The Doomsday Argument suggests humans have roughly 17,100 years left, based on statistical probability. Critics question its assumptions.
US start-up to launch giant space mirror to sell sunlight
The FCC has approved a license for Reflect Orbital to launch a 142kg satellite with a 60-foot mirror that will reflect sunlight to Earth after dark, aiming to sell the light for $5,000 per hour.
12 types of stupidity: Philosopher reveals we're all guilty
Philosopher Igor Sibaldi identifies 12 ways people can be stupid, rooted in fear, that limit potential and happiness, regardless of intelligence.
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Daily Horoscope July 12, 2026: Moon in Cancer Brings Emotional Depth
The Moon enters Cancer on July 12, 2026, softening emotions and encouraging reflection. Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Libra may gain deep insights.
High Pay Centre closure: thinktank on CEO pay shuts
The High Pay Centre, which exposed CEO pay excess and the widening pay gap, is closing after its main funder, the Financial Fairness Trust, was axed by Aberdeen Group.
Carbon capture con: £264bn wasted on fossil fuel lifeline
Analysis reveals UK's carbon capture programme could cost £264bn, with most subsidising fossil fuels. Experts say alternatives like renewables are cheaper and more effective.
German car industry warns of job collapse without bold decisions
The German car industry warns of employment collapse unless bold decisions are made to address Chinese competition, as VW proposes up to 100,000 job losses.
UK to tighten political donation rules amid Farage row
Ministers announce measures to restrict foreign donations and increase transparency after Nigel Farage faces calls for a second inquiry into undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster.
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MCC Brussels in crisis after Orbán ousting
Viktor Orbán's favorite thinktank, MCC Brussels, faces a cash crunch after Hungary's new PM launches an investigation into state financing, threatening its future.
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