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Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
William urges investment in environmental projects
William attended Investing for Impact, a forum held at the Guildhall in London on Thursday by the Earthshot Prize, of which he is president and founder, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Investors and business owners from around the world attended the event, which spotlighted success stories from the prize, and gave an opportunity for potential investors in environmental solutions to network. The future king told the audience of around 100 people that climate and nature-based solutions were the 'foundation of long-term security, stability and prosperity', reminding them that more than half of global GDP depends on nature. The Prince of Wales at the Investing for Impact event at the Guildhall (Justin Tallis/PA) William said: 'Collectively, we have signed up to a global commitment to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. 'This commitment is our best chance of reversing the damage done to our planet and restoring its wellbeing. 'But 2030 is just five years away, and only 17% of land and just 3% of the ocean has been fully protected. 'Climate and nature-based solutions are the foundation of long-term security, stability and prosperity. 'More than half of global GDP depends on nature.' William encouraged investors to back 'the initiatives that will have the greatest impact'. He said 'innovators and changemakers' needed financial help for initiatives to build a better future for the planet. William said: 'I am lucky enough to meet the innovators and changemakers who are working on the most exciting ideas and initiatives to build a better future for our planet. 'But they cannot do it alone. 'Ideas and initiatives need strong backing if they are to scale and realise their incredible potential. 'And capital, delivered at the right time, in the right way, is the difference between their failure and their success. 'These initiatives aren't just good for our natural world, they are also good long-term investments offering huge potential.' William commended success stories of previous years – including 2024 finalist NatureMetrics raising 25 million dollars (£18.2 million) in its first funding round to develop biodiversity monitoring tools, and the winner of the 2021 prize, Coral Vita, closing more than eight million dollars (£5.8 million) in funding to restore degraded reefs and ocean health. He added that last week, 2023 finalist Colorifix reached a first close of a round of 18 million dollars (£13.1 million) to transform textile dyeing without petrochemicals. William concluded: 'Today, I ask you not to retreat. Now is the moment to look forward. 'Look forward to investments that hedge against climate risk and provide a pathway to innovation, profit and resilience. 'This is a huge, untapped opportunity – and one I'm passionate and excited about.' Opening the forum, Kevin Sheekey, the global head of external relations at Bloomberg, thanked William for his leadership. He added: 'In a world that is often divided, Prince William is one of the very few people who can bring people together.' This is one of the events that William, who is also the founder of the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife, has attended around the city to mark London Climate Action Week, which runs from June 21 to 29. The Earthshot Prize awards £1 million to the best five solutions from around the world each year to help improve the environment.
Western Telegraph
13 hours ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
William urges investment in environmental projects
William attended Investing for Impact, a forum held at the Guildhall in London on Thursday by the Earthshot Prize, of which he is president and founder, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Investors and business owners from around the world attended the event, which spotlighted success stories from the prize, and gave an opportunity for potential investors in environmental solutions to network. The future king told the audience of around 100 people that climate and nature-based solutions were the 'foundation of long-term security, stability and prosperity', reminding them that more than half of global GDP depends on nature. The Prince of Wales at the Investing for Impact event at the Guildhall (Justin Tallis/PA) William said: 'Collectively, we have signed up to a global commitment to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. 'This commitment is our best chance of reversing the damage done to our planet and restoring its wellbeing. 'But 2030 is just five years away, and only 17% of land and just 3% of the ocean has been fully protected. 'Climate and nature-based solutions are the foundation of long-term security, stability and prosperity. 'More than half of global GDP depends on nature.' William encouraged investors to back 'the initiatives that will have the greatest impact'. He said 'innovators and changemakers' needed financial help for initiatives to build a better future for the planet. William said: 'I am lucky enough to meet the innovators and changemakers who are working on the most exciting ideas and initiatives to build a better future for our planet. 'But they cannot do it alone. 'Ideas and initiatives need strong backing if they are to scale and realise their incredible potential. 'And capital, delivered at the right time, in the right way, is the difference between their failure and their success. 'These initiatives aren't just good for our natural world, they are also good long-term investments offering huge potential.' William commended success stories of previous years – including 2024 finalist NatureMetrics raising 25 million dollars (£18.2 million) in its first funding round to develop biodiversity monitoring tools, and the winner of the 2021 prize, Coral Vita, closing more than eight million dollars (£5.8 million) in funding to restore degraded reefs and ocean health. He added that last week, 2023 finalist Colorifix reached a first close of a round of 18 million dollars (£13.1 million) to transform textile dyeing without petrochemicals. William concluded: 'Today, I ask you not to retreat. Now is the moment to look forward. 'Look forward to investments that hedge against climate risk and provide a pathway to innovation, profit and resilience. 'This is a huge, untapped opportunity – and one I'm passionate and excited about.' Opening the forum, Kevin Sheekey, the global head of external relations at Bloomberg, thanked William for his leadership. He added: 'In a world that is often divided, Prince William is one of the very few people who can bring people together.' This is one of the events that William, who is also the founder of the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife, has attended around the city to mark London Climate Action Week, which runs from June 21 to 29. The Earthshot Prize awards £1 million to the best five solutions from around the world each year to help improve the environment.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Matheus Cunha completes 'dream' Manchester United move
Dream come true Manchester United have announced that they have completed the deal to sign Brazil international Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers after meeting his £62.5 million buyout clause. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP Image: Justin Tallis/AFP Matheus Cunha said he had "dreamed of wearing the red shirt" of Manchester United after the club confirmed his signing from Wolves on Thursday. United effectively sealed the deal, which was subject to the completion of a visa and medical, on June 1 after activating a £62.5 million ($85 million) release clause in the 26-year old's contract. "It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player," said the Brazil international, who has signed a five-year deal with the option of another year. "Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother's house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. "I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality. "I can't wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my teammates and prepare for the season ahead. "All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top." Cunha scored 17 goals in all competitions for Wolves last season, winning the Premier League club's players' player of the year award. He became Ruben Amorim's first signing of the summer transfer window as the head coach sets about overhauling his squad after a miserable domestic campaign and a lacklustre Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Cunha will add his predatory instincts and creative guile to a United attack that struggled throughout this season. The striker helped his country qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday when he set up the only goal for Vinicius Junior in a 1-0 win over Paraguay. United's director of football Jason Wilcox said: "Bringing in Matheus was one of our main priorities for this summer, so we are delighted to have completed his signing so early in the window. "He has all the qualities we are looking for as we seek to build a strong, dynamic and entertaining team capable of challenging for the biggest honours." Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with a move to United, whose transfer business has been made harder by their failure to qualify for the Champions League. AFP Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Greggs fans furious over major 'missing items' on new summer menu
Greggs fans furious over major 'missing items' on new summer menu Bakery outlet Greggs dropped its new food summer food offerings, promising a colourful collection of items, but some customers were not best pleased at what was left out Some customers were unhappy Greggs did not have any vegan options (file image) (Image: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images ) Greggs unveiled its summer menu last week, but while some are thrilled with the new additions, others have a significant gripe with the seasonal offerings. The bakery chain has introduced 16 new menu items, including a caramelised biscuit latte and its iced counterpart. Other new options include a chicken, sweetcorn and red onion pizza, as well as a red pepper, feta and spinach bake. For those with a sweet tooth, Greggs now offers a lemon meringue muffin and a fat-free Greek-style yoghurt with strawberry compote. The company announced its summer menu on Instagram, saying: "Babe wake up, Greggs summer menu just dropped!! Available now." In a statement, Greggs elaborated: "Brighter mornings and warmer evenings aren't the only thing to look forward to. Now, your Greggs trips are getting a face lift with even more delicious goodies hitting our shelves for a moment in the sun. "From a new veggie-friendly bake to a zesty muffin topped with meringue pieces – it's time to start summer early with a fresh menu full of flavour." It added: "Because let's be honest, the only way to fill this gap between seasons is with shelves stacked with snacks to make you salivate. It's always: 'summer soundtrack' this and 'summer wardrobe' that. But why aren't we talking about the fact that sunnier days are incomplete without delicious food." Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent After Greggs revealed its summer menu on Instagram, several food enthusiasts quickly pointed out the absence of vegan options. One user remarked: "You could have made that spinach one vegan so easily and it would have slapped." Another added their voice to the conversation, saying: "And what about your vegan queens?", while a third chimed in with: "Vegans love a seasonal special too." A fourth customer commented: "Loving all the vegan comments! Greggs what happened to you clearly – it's in demand." One particularly disgruntled person expressed their frustration: "No vegan options and no plant-based milk. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined." Meanwhile, another pleaded: "Greggs please, my vegan sausage rolls and stake bakes need another bestie. Seriously though, how hard would some plant-based milk and a new vegan option or two be?" Yet another user lamented the reduced variety for vegans: "Literally used to have the best vegan range now there's literally just the vegan sausage roll. You had so many options for us built up a whole clientele around it and then just stopped catering to them any more. "It's clearly evident by these comments that they're feeling the loss. Poor business model if you think about it." On the standard Greggs menu, vegan items include the vegan sausage roll, southern fries potato wedges, glazed ring doughnuts, vegan sausage breakfast roll, and sweet potato bhaji and rice. Article continues below Greggs has been approached for comment.
IOL News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Chelsea's invincibles beat Manchester United in FA Cup final to clinch a historic treble
Chelsea lift the cup Chelsea's captain Millie Bright lifts the FA Cup trophy as her teammates celebrate after beating Manchester United in Sunday's final at Wembley Stadium in London. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP Image: Justin Tallis/AFP Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday to complete an English domestic treble in French coach Sonia Bompastor's first season in charge. Sandy Baltimore scored twice, either side of setting up Catarina Macario for the west London side's second. France international Baltimore opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time before Macario headed in her free-kick to put the result beyond doubt in the 84th minute. Baltimore then wrapped up the scoring against United, last season's FA Cup winners, in the first minute of added-on time when she turned Lisa Naalsund before lashing the ball home from close range. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Chelsea had already been crowned English champions, becoming the first team to remain unbeaten in a 22-game Women's Super League season as they won their sixth successive domestic league title after previously lifting the League Cup. Bompastor took over at Chelsea after long-serving and successful manager Emma Hayes left to become the United States' national women's team manager. But their hopes of a quadruple were scuppered when they lost 8-2 on aggregate to Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League — a tournament they've yet to win for all their domestic triumphs. At Wembley, in a crowd featuring new Chelsea women's team investor Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — as well his tennis champion wife Serena Williams — the Blues dominated the first half but were kept waiting for an opening goal. It looked as if United would go into the break with the game still goalless but poor defending from Celin Bizet saw her step into Erin Cuthbert and bring the Scotland midfielder down. A penalty was quickly awarded and Baltimore, despite the massed ranks of United fans behind the goal trying to distract her, coolly beat goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce from the spot. An improved United had their chances to equalise early in the second half and even the introduction of England star Ella Toone off the bench could not bring the Cup-holders a goal. And any hopes of a United fight back were dashed by Macario and Baltimore's late goals. AFP Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
