No Shortcut to Lower Energy Bills, Minister Warns
Energy minister confirms households face prolonged high bills as renewable transition costs mount. No quick fix available despite falling wholesale gas prices.
Energy minister confirms households face prolonged high bills as renewable transition costs mount. No quick fix available despite falling wholesale gas prices.
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
Valve reveals Steam Machine won't be subsidised, pricing it closer to gaming PCs than consoles. Expected spring 2026 release faces component cost challenges.
Katie Price reignites feud with ex Danny Cipriani, making intimate claims about rugby star's physique on her podcast. Get the full story behind their tumultuous 2011 relationship.
Britain sets a new wind power generation record of 22,711 MW, powering 22 million homes. National Energy System Operator predicts a fully zero-carbon grid milestone ahead.
The Trump administration announces a $1bn federal loan to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear facility, which will power Microsoft's AI datacenters. Discover the implications for energy and tech.
UK households can save £60 a year by limiting showers to four minutes. This simple change also conserves thousands of litres of water. Discover more energy-saving tips.
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Great Britain's energy price cap is forecast to drop to £1,733 in January before rising by £75 in April due to network costs. Discover what this means for your bills.
The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.
The NSW government will make the $60 weekly road toll cap permanent, funded by reintroducing two-way tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge from 2028. A major cost-of-living relief measure.
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
Greece agrees to supply US LNG to Ukraine through 2026, bolstering energy security as Russian strikes cripple power plants. Zelenskyy's European tour focuses on winter defences.
Discover why fossil fuel prices, not renewables, are driving up UK electricity costs. Learn how Britain compares internationally and what really affects your energy bills.
The Coalition unveils an energy plan focused on prices over emissions and flags immigration cuts as its next policy battleground. Read the full analysis.
New polling reveals 33% of Australians want to abandon net zero, believing it will reduce costs. Experts warn this misconception threatens climate action and economic opportunities from renewables.
EFL chairman Rick Parry will not support radical proposals from League One clubs for a £4.7m salary cap and luxury tax system. Discover the future of football finance.
Discover how Spanish communities are taking control of their energy future through renewable cooperatives, reducing bills and carbon emissions while creating local jobs.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on just 2-4 hours sleep nightly, prompting concerns about work-life balance in a nation struggling with overwork culture and karoshi deaths.
The US and UK announce a landmark nuclear energy partnership to develop small modular reactors at Wylfa, creating thousands of jobs and advancing clean energy goals.
The International Energy Agency forecasts a major oil surplus by 2026, revealing a growing imbalance between global supply and demand. Discover the implications for energy markets.
Watts on the Rocks opens in Battersea offering free energy advice with cocktails. E.ON Next's pop-up helps Brits understand tariffs and save money. Open November 18-19.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for November budget, hinting at breaking tax pledges to avoid public spending cuts while considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates breaking manifesto tax pledges and lifting two-child benefit cap in November budget. Get the latest political analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency launches investigation into energy sector officials over alleged misconduct. Read the latest developments in this ongoing probe.
London's legendary LGBTQ+ venue The Black Cap faces further delays until early 2026 as builders uncover additional structural problems. Campaign continues for iconic Camden gay bar revival.