Articles by Jasper Jolly

Business

England’s water industry issued £10.5bn in ‘green bonds’ despite pollution record

River Action says use of issuance tied to environmental benefits is ‘corporate greenwash on steroids’

2 hours ago

Entertainment

Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing

Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars

1 days ago

Technology

‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones

As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market

2 days ago

Politics

‘A bit of a relief’: a City trading floor reacts to Reeves’s budget

Financial traders in London faced a chaotic start to Rachel Reeves's budget as the government's economic analysis leaked early, impacting markets. Despite initial chaos, reactions in currency and bond markets were relatively stable, with the pound seeing volatile trading but ultimately ending the day with a 0.5% increase.

4 days ago

Business

Motability scheme to drop BMW and Mercedes as it aims to buy UK-made cars

Rachel Reeves says changes to subsidised scheme for disabled drivers will help support thousands of jobs

5 days ago

Politics

Business secretary backs shift to electric arc furnaces at British Steel plant

Move would secure future of steel production at Scunthorpe but raise questions over future of blast furnaces

Nov 16, 2025

Politics

Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour

Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company

Nov 14, 2025

World

US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors

As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses

Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark

Nov 10, 2025

World

Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies

Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goals

Nov 10, 2025

Business

US private equity giant poised to take over online retailer The Very Group

Barclay family set to lose another part of former business empire, once known as Littlewoods, to Carlyle Group

Nov 9, 2025

Business

Last Christmas, you gave us first class: Royal Mail turns Scrooge with gift to staff of second-class stamps

Switch comes amid first festive season since Daniel Křetínský’s takeover of parent company IDS

Nov 9, 2025

Health

Review to look at role of mental health issues in UK youth unemployment

Former health secretary Alan Milburn’s review is exploring reasons for rising inactivity among young people

Nov 9, 2025

Technology

Electric cars: could leasing a used EV help you afford one?

With more secondhand cars available and salary sacrifice schemes offering extra savings, the lease option is taking off

Nov 8, 2025

Business

Driving competition: China’s carmakers in race to dominate Europe’s roads

Chinese manufacturers are using the electric transition to seize market share, with the UK as their gateway

Nov 7, 2025

Business

Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says

Regulator also considers forcing companies to report pay received from parent firms after Guardian investigation

Nov 5, 2025

World

UK charging industry could face £100m bill under business rate changes

Industry bodies say proposals will force site closures, slow investment and cost drivers up to £300 a year more

Nov 2, 2025

Business

Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production

Dutch-controlled company informs customers about suspension but is said to want to de-escalate trade war

Oct 31, 2025

Business

Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support left untouched

Exclusive: No cyber-attack assistance cash has gone into carmaker’s accounts or to struggling suppliers

Oct 31, 2025

Business

UK house price growth slows as buyers ‘sit on sidelines’ before budget

Amid talk of property taxes, average price of home rose by 0.3% in October to £272,226, Nationwide says

Oct 31, 2025