Sign up for daily news
28 August 2026
Facebook-f Threads Instagram Linkedin Youtube
Search

fossil fuels

A British newspaper reporting that Trump attempted to open a route through the strait of Hormuz, but Iran claims to have destroyed boats. Image: Steve Travelguide/Shutterstock

Bedfordshire pension fund exposed to assets affected by Middle East conflict

An investigation has found Bedfordshire Pension Fund has exposure to investment funds holding assets affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising questions about long-term risk...
Read more
LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tanker anchored at gas terminal with storage tanks in the foreground and the ocean in the background Image GreenOak Shutterstock

Investigation finds Bedfordshire pension fund tied to major fossil fuel investments

Bedfordshire Pension Fund is among 60 UK local government schemes linked to £8bn invested in US gas terminals, according to an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism...
Read more
Woman hand rejecting more alcohol from wine bottle in bar Image Brian Jackson Adobe Stock

New policy sees “products linked to poor health” banned from council spaces

Bedford Borough Council has adopted a new policy to ban advertising and sponsorship deals that promote products linked to poor health outcomes - such as junk food, alcohol, gambling...
Read more

Get the latest Bedford news first

Subscribe to our free daily email for our lead story each morning before we publish it anywhere else, plus the key Bedford Borough headlines from the last 24 hours – without having to log into social media.

I've already subscribed (dont show again)