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12 Aug

Concern as Government Cuts Winter Fuel Payments

Recent developments regarding winter fuel payments have sparked a heated debate and widespread concern.

08 Aug

Met Office: Expect Hotter Summers and Wetter Winters

The UK's climate is changing, with both hot and wet days becoming increasingly common, according to the Met Office's latest State of the Climate report.

31 Jul

Crown Estate's Seabed Deal to Power New Wind Farms

In a stride towards self-reliance, Keir Starmer’s Labour government has secured a land deal to facilitate the development of new offshore wind farms.

25 Jul

Should UK Energy Prices Vary By Region?

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, has voiced strong support for reducing electricity bills for people living near wind farms.

19 Jul

What Does Labour’s Win Mean for North Sea Oil?

The North Sea oil industry has been a cornerstone of the UK's economy since BP's historic discovery in 1970.

03 Jul

Could a UK Heatwave Cause Mass Power Cuts?

As a blistering heatwave swept across the Balkan peninsula at the end of June, four countries experienced extensive power cuts, exposing the fragility of their energy infrastructures.

26 Jun

Could Liquid Air Create Jobs and Energy?

Work has begun on a £300m energy plant in Greater Manchester. This plant will store surplus electricity from British wind and solar farms in the form of liquid air.

18 Jun

Energy Poverty: How We Can Fuel Change

Energy poverty is a pressing issue, affecting millions of households across the UK. As the cost of living rises and wages stagnate, more and more families are finding it difficult to heat and power their homes.

13 Jun

How Nuclear in North Wales Could Impact Energy

The UK Government has confirmed Wylfa on Anglesey as the preferred site for a new large-scale nuclear project, marking a significant milestone in the UK's energy strategy.

03 Jun

The July 2024 Energy Price Cap Change Made Simple

In a promising (but not-so-simple) update for consumers, energy regulator Ofgem recently announced that the Energy Price Cap will decrease by 7% starting on 1st July 2024.


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