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As renewable energy plays an increasingly vital role in the global energy mix, forms of long-duration energy storage (LDES) are vital to meet overall energy demand, manage price volatility, and ensure reliable supply during periods of low generation. But as energy demand continues to grow, developers are increasingly targeting longer durations, and more complex projects. Inevitably, this introduces new challenges and risks that must be managed to make LDES a bankable prospect.

Ensuring the bankability of long duration energy storage

Some of the contents of this article were originally delivered during a panel discussion at the Lockton Bankable Energy Storage Summit, on 12 November 2025 at Sea Containers House, London. As renewable energy plays an increasingly vital role in the global ene ...

5 key claims trends impacting insurance brokers’ PII

The market for insurance brokers’ Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) has seen claims surge in recent years. Economic turbulence, regulatory changes, and the complexity of modern insurance products mean that brokers are experiencing more frequently and costly claims than ever before. These often stem from issues around the quality of advice, and a lack of clarity around coverage – leaving brokers to navigate a volatile risk landscape.

The market for insurance brokers’ Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) has seen claims surge in recent years. Economic turbulence, regulatory changes, and the complexity of modern insurance products mean that brokers are experiencing more frequently and costly claims than ever before. These often stem from issues around the quality of advice, and a lack of clarity around coverage – leaving brokers to navigate a volatile risk landscape.

Autumn Budget 2025: Key impacts for UK employers

The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces a fresh wave of fiscal measures that are set to reshape the landscape for UK businesses. But with most of the changes not coming into effect until April 2029, employers have an unexpected window of opportunity to maximise their savings, support their employees, and ease the forthcoming transition.

The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces a fresh wave of fiscal measures that are set to reshape the landscape for UK businesses. But with most of the changes not coming into effect until April 2029, employers have an unexpected window of opportunity to maximise their savings, support their employees, and ease the forthcoming transition.

Rising vacancy redefines risk in industrial & logistics

Vacancy rates across the industrial and logistics (I&L) sector have spiked, climbing from 3.5% in 2023 to 6.92% by Q3 of 2025, according to CBRE.

Vacancy rates across the industrial and logistics (I&L) sector have spiked, climbing from 3.5% in 2023 to 6.92% by Q3 of 2025, according to CBRE.

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