Home Datacentres: How Servers Heat Water and Cut Bills
Innovative home datacentres use computer servers to heat water, cutting bills by up to £15 a month. Heata and thermify offer solutions as energy prices rise.
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Hanson's One Nation reverses gas policy, aligning with Rinehart
Pauline Hanson's One Nation has shelved its gas reservation commitment, adopting a stance closer to Gina Rinehart's interests, as Australia's evening gas dependence fell nearly 70%.
Musk, Altman Back AI Slowdown Over Extinction Fears
Elon Musk and Sam Altman support Dario Amodei's call to slow AI development, citing extinction risks and urging independent safety evaluations.
Smart meter chaos interrupts scientist interview
A planned interview with an eminent scientist was nearly derailed when a smart meter installer cut power, plunging the journalist into darkness and panic.
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Coalition transmission pause could cost Victorians $100 a year
Victorians could pay almost $100 more a year for electricity if the Coalition halts two transmission projects, with wholesale prices rising 37% by 2031, new analysis shows.
Pinterest whimsical home aesthetic searches up 975% – Dunelm buys
Pinterest searches for 'whimsical home aesthetic' have surged 975% in a year. Dunelm's Yinka Ilori collab and more prove the trend is affordable.
Hanson urges east coast nuclear plants, rejects Dutton link
Pauline Hanson calls for two nuclear reactors on Australia's east coast, but says One Nation's policy differs from Peter Dutton's failed election push. She also seeks taxpayer funds to keep Loy Yang coal plant running.
Iceland EU referendum: no campaign wins with 52.8% vote share
Iceland's no campaign won the EU referendum with 52.8% of the vote, defeating the yes side amid accusations of fearmongering and a split between urban and rural voters.
UK Landline Switch-Off: Final Date Announced
BT has confirmed the final date for the UK landline switch-off, moving all customers to digital services by 2027, with vulnerable users protected.
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Martin Lewis: Fix energy now to avoid 11% bill rise
Ofgem's October energy price cap rises 4% to £1,723. Martin Lewis urges fixing now to lock in rates 11% below the new cap, saving £60 a year.
Llanwern steelworks facing idle lines from cheap imports
Tata Steel's Llanwern plant in south Wales is running at half capacity due to increased tariff-free import quotas for galvanised steel from India, Vietnam, and South Korea, threatening jobs and the company's green transition.
New home energy system promises bigger savings and smarter use
A new home energy system promises bigger savings and smarter energy use, according to a recent report. The system uses AI to optimise consumption and cut bills.
New Home Gadget Could Cut Energy Bills Further
A new smart home device promises to reduce energy bills by up to 20% by optimising heating schedules, according to a leading energy supplier.
PM: Fly-Tippers Will Pay for Clean-Up as NCA Targets Gangs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits an illegal dump in West Yorkshire, announces the National Crime Agency will work with the Environment Agency to target organised gangs behind fly-tipping, with increased penalties and polluter-pays clean-up costs.
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£49 Air Cooler Beats Heatwave as AC Units Sell Out
As UK temperatures hit 35°C, a £49 portable air cooler with ice packs offers a cheaper, energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning units, now on sale for £47.
Deptford Waste Fire: 50 Tonnes Burn, Train Lines Closed
A massive fire at a Deptford waste facility burned for over 6 hours, with 160 calls made. Crews used two high-rise ladders as water towers to control the blaze.
Hotpoint Total No Frost Fridge Freezer Review
Our verdict on the Hotpoint Total No Frost fridge freezer: effective frost-free performance, spacious storage, but noisy operation. Here's the full review.
UK risks gas shortages in 2030s, regulator warns
The UK could face gas shortages by the 2030s if new supply isn't secured, Ofgem warns, urging investment in storage and imports.
UK Drought: Car Washes and Pools Face Water Bans
Government mulls non-essential water use bans on car washes, pools, and sports pitches as drought worsens; 75% of England and all of Wales in drought.
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Westminster names likely fix for UK's oldest heat network
Council Leader Paul Swaddle says a mix of air source heat pumps and individual boilers is the likely solution to the ageing Pimlico District Heat Undertaking, which serves over 3,000 homes.
Temporary Ban on Disposable Barbecues Amid Heatwave
Government bans disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk as UK heatwave peaks at 38°C, with hundreds of firefighters tackling blazes in West Midlands.
UK Energy Security Risk: Interconnector Politics and Heatwaves
UK imports a fifth of power from Europe during heatwaves, but interconnector politics and potential French exit threaten future energy security.
UK Braces for Rain and Possible Flash Floods After Heatwave
The UK may see rain next week, offering relief from a fifth heatwave, but drought-stricken ground raises flash flood risks, says British Weather Services.
Greenland delays Trump-linked oil firm drilling to 2027
Greenland authorities force Texas-based Greenland Energy to postpone drilling, pushing start to winter 2027, despite US envoy's claims of oil production by next year.
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A13 closed as 100 firefighters tackle Barking warehouse blaze
Around 100 firefighters are battling a warehouse fire on Ripple Road in Barking, forcing the closure of a section of the A13 and sending thick smoke across east London.
UK households near pylons to get £250 off energy bills
Households within 500m of new pylons will get £250 off energy bills annually, up to £2,500 over 10 years, as UK approves 40+ grid upgrades.
UK Approves Foundayo: Cheaper Weight Loss Pill
The UK approved Foundayo, a GLP-1 pill by Eli Lilly, for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. It's expected to cost £100-£117 monthly, much cheaper than jabs like Mounjaro.
Susquehanna hires BofA rates trader in London
Susquehanna International Group has hired a top Bank of America rates trader in London, bolstering its European fixed income team as it expands in the region.
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Refinery
Ukraine launched a drone strike on a Russian oil refinery, causing a major fire and disrupting fuel supplies, according to officials.
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Chinese electric car sales surged to a record 14.2% share in Western Europe in early 2025, driven by UK demand and Italian subsidies, intensifying tariff debates.
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