Water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April 2026, adding £33 annually to household costs. London residents face a £3 monthly increase, with regional variations and affordability concerns highlighted.
New US gas projects could produce 12.1bn tonnes of CO2 emissions, driven by AI datacenters, tripling global capacity and worsening climate impacts.
Households face average £33 increase as Ofwat approves record £104bn spending plan, with campaigners criticising bill payers footing decades of failure.
Ofgem reveals five energy suppliers failed capital targets, raising concerns over financial resilience amid volatile wholesale gas prices and regulatory transparency.
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A severe winter storm has caused at least eight fatalities in Tennessee and 25 nationwide, with power outages affecting hundreds of thousands. Forecasters warn of another significant winter system approaching the East Coast this weekend.
Energy bills are set to fall in April, but households face higher costs now during peak winter usage. Acting early with fixed tariffs or bundling services can provide immediate savings and certainty.
Severe US winter storms disrupt LNG supplies to Europe, pushing wholesale gas prices to 11-month highs and threatening upward pressure on UK energy bills.
Geologist explains how Greenland's unique geological history over 4 billion years created vast deposits of rare-earth elements, oil, gas, and precious gems.
Georgia lawmakers propose first statewide data centre moratorium in the US, citing energy, water, and tax concerns as AI drives rapid facility growth.
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Tens of thousands of households face hefty repair bills after botched insulation under the Eco programme, as Labour's £15bn warm homes plan raises concerns.
A gas explosion triggered a devastating fire at a 17-storey Bronx apartment building, killing one person and injuring 14 others during sub-zero temperatures in New York City.
Complaints to the Consumer Council for Water soared by over 50% in 2025, with 16,000 households protesting bill increases. Southern Water received the most complaints per customer.
A significant blaze has damaged a battery storage room at a data centre in Blackwall, east London, destroying approximately 200 LED acid batteries. Dozens of firefighters responded to the incident.
A significant fire has broken out in Tower Hamlets, London, with 60 firefighters responding to a blaze in a battery room at a 13-storey data building on Nutmeg Lane.
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Residents in remote Cornish towns like Cucurrian face prolonged broadband outages after Storm Goretti, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and calls for more devolved funding.
Sir Jon Cunliffe, author of the government's water review, argues that privatisation is not the root cause of England's water issues, warning against simple solutions like nationalisation.
A damning parliamentary report reveals the Energy Company Obligation scheme left thousands of homes flooded, mouldy or cold, with MPs calling for a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
Japan has suspended operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant just one day after restarting it, following an alarm during startup procedures.
Ovo Energy has been ordered by Ofgem to pay over £2.7 million in compensation to more than 11,000 vulnerable customers for failing to deliver warm home discounts on time.
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Ovo Energy has been fined £2.7m by Ofgem for failing to deliver warm home discount payments to nearly 12,000 vulnerable customers on time, leaving many without crucial support during winter.
Donald Trump pushes tech giants like Microsoft to pay more for electricity amid rising data centre demand, while blocking renewable projects that could lower costs for American voters ahead of key elections.
Residents in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, are mobilising against South East Water after prolonged outages, fearing future cuts and calling for accountability and infrastructure overhaul.
Residents in Tunbridge Wells form Dry Wells Action group, fearing inevitable water cuts after lengthy outages, with calls for accountability and infrastructure overhaul.
The Guardian has issued a correction regarding fuel poverty statistics in an article on energy bills, clarifying the number of households affected in England.
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Water companies across England and Wales are embarking on their biggest ever spending programme, but face contractor shortages, inflation pressures, and regulatory overhaul.
The UK government's £15bn warm homes plan aims to upgrade 5 million homes, cutting energy bills by up to £1,000 annually, with £2.7bn for heat pumps but no phase-out date for gas boilers.
European countries have become dependent on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating vulnerability to price hikes amid geopolitical tensions with Trump administration.
Which? reveals the UK's best and worst energy firms based on 12,000 customer experiences. See if your provider made the recommended list and get expert advice on switching.
UK water companies face new 'MOT checks' and 'no notice' inspections in a major regulatory overhaul to fix failing pipes and sewage spills. The government claims it will save households £125m.
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Origin Energy will keep Australia's biggest coal-fired power station open an extra two years until April 2029, citing grid security concerns. Read the full details on the decision and its climate impact.
