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A tiny union has pulled off a spectacular victory against one of the world’s biggest companies, reports Simon Birch.

In October 2021, US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice won a £7billion auction to acquire Morrisons supermarket.  The buyout has come under fire for likely tax avoidance. So what could the buyout mean for the supermarket chain’s ethics?

Ethical and environmental rankings for 29 travel booking companies. We look at the carbon impact of flying and alternatives, accommodation eco-labels, the impact of holiday homes (including Airbnb), alternative sustainable holiday options, shine a spotlight on TUI and make Best Buy recommendations.

Edward Lander explains how Amazon shareholders were asked to vote on a plan to improve tax disclosure at its 2022 annual general meeting in May.

What is the government’s proposed Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions bill and what are the criticisms of it?

Ethical Consumer has calculated that, in 2021, up to half a billion pounds could have been lost to the UK exchequer from the corporation tax avoidance of just one company, Amazon. We explore how this has happened, and what the money could have funded instead.

Environmental and human rights activist Etelle Higonnet explains what you can do to create change in the chocolate industry this Easter. 

Ethical Consumer has collaborated on a new short documentary exposing the conditions faced by undocumented migrants in southern Spain, picking vegetables for UK supermarkets.

Your unused (or under-used) car can help in the fight against the climate crisis, says Simon Birch, in his latest Inside View article.

Finding ethical and eco friendly outdoor clothing and sports shops. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 11 brands of outdoor clothing and equipment shops. We look at their policies on synthetic materials and toxic chemicals, animal rights and workers' rights. We also look at own-brand labels, and shine a spotlight on Sports Direct.

Choosing an ethical Stocks & Shares ISA. Rating the ethical and environmental record of 10 providers, with recommended buys. We look at fossil fuel investments, transparency, market performance, the ISAs on offer, fees, and risks. 

Ranking the ethical and environmental record of 38 brands of outdoor clothing and gear. We look at the environmental impact of synthetic materials and toxic chemicals, animal rights and workers' rights. We also look at repair options for a more sustainable approach.

Following the Paid to Pollute court case Francesca Willow explains how the UK government funnels public money into fossil fuel companies.

UK banks are fuelling deforestation around the world. Martha Marcuson, Senior Communications Advisor at Global Witness, explores the problem and what can be done to stop financial institutions funding the destruction of climate-critical forests.

Ethical and environmental rankings for 43 brands of eggs and vegan egg alternatives.  Is it ethical to eat eggs? We investigate egg labelling, vegan egg substitutes, the carbon impact of egg production, and the differences between cage, barn, free range, biodynamic and organic eggs.

The words 'Stop Cambo' have become synonymous with climate action in the UK. From Greenpeace’s actions outside Downing Street to youth activists directly challenging the CEO of Shell at Ted Countdown, this controversial project has shifted from inevitable in the eyes of its shareholders to a widely contested course of action. But what is the Cambo…

Our latest guide to fashion brands reveals how young people are being misled by the “patently false” environmental and animal-friendly claims of a new wave of emerging fast-fashion online stores. Lead researcher Alex Crumbie gives his insights into his latest guide.

Find an ethical delivery company for parcels and restaurants/takeaways, with ratings for 9 parcel/courier companies and 3 food/restaurant delivery companies. We look at workers' rights, environmental reporting, carbon emissions, and suggest some recommended buys.

We caught up with Lisa Ashford, CEO of Ethex and Energise Africa, ahead of Ethical Consumer Week 2021 to hear about what they’ve got in store for the week and learn a little more about the world of ethical finance.

We asked our newsletter subscribers if their clothing habits changed during the pandemic, and what habits they hoped to retain or change going forwards. Over 200 people responded and we present some highlights below.