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Geely launches first global new energy vehicle in UK
The Geely EX5, Geely Auto Group's first global new energy vehicle, is displayed at an investor roadshow on Thursday in London, England. [Photo by Yang Yi/chinadaily.com.cn] Geely Auto Group unveiled its Geely EX5, its first global new energy...
‘Why single out India’: Piyush Goyal confronts UK minister over Western double standards on Russian oil sanctions
Voicing concern over Western sanctions policies, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal questioned why India was being "singled out" over its oil dealings with Russia, while European nations appear to have secured quiet exemptions....
UK greenhouse gas removal review: ‘keep plastics from EfW plant’
24 October, 2025 By Neil Merrett Government-commissioned independent research says environmental benefits of combining carbon capture and EFW plants will depend on scaling-up plastic recycling over incineration This area is reserved. Please...
FTSE 100 Rallies As Oil And Earnings Drive Gains
(MENAFN- DailyFX (IG)) Energy strength powers FTSE 100 higher The FTSE 100 edged up 0.4% to approach record territory as energy and mining stocks drove broad market gains. BP and Shell both advanced more than 2%, helped by a near 4% jump in...
Coalition of the Willing chairs agree on urgent support for Ukraine's energy sector
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, as chairs of the Coalition of the Willing, have agreed to ensure Ukraine's energy resilience and provide immediate assistance to protect and restore its infrastructure. The...
Four ‘vampire devices’ you should turn off to save on your energy bill
Some devices could be costing you close to £100 just running on standby(Image: Getty images) Many billpayers across the UK will begin receiving their new energy bill after Ofgem increased the energy price cap at the start of October. The energy...
Mana Pass & Rimkhim, UK in a Jimny
Hello folks! Back with another travelogue and an adventurous one too... Diwali vacations meant 5 full days available and therefore the itch started to go on a roadtrip to the hills. Was planning a trip to Auli, Badrinath. While doing the homework,...
The clocks turn back in the UK tonight — 3 surprising ways your body will react tomorrow
Tonight, the clocks fall back, and just like that, we all get an extra hour of sleep – or at least, that’s the plan. Daylight saving time is winding down, which means mornings will get a little lighter and evenings a touch darker. It’s an annual...
'Very Right Move': Zelenskyy Praises European, American Sanctions Against Russian Oil
Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 08:42 IST European leaders met in London to determine ways to end the war in Ukraine and step up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises sanctions against Russia....
Meet Bihar’s richest man with Rs 35,000 cr net worth, now lives in UK – had 9 failed ventures
Industrialist Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, has reaffirmed his position as Bihar’s richest individual. His family’s wealth has been reported at Rs 35,000cr crore, according to Forbes July 2025 list, placing him among India’s...
Four 'vampire devices' in your home that could cost you hundreds more on energy bills
Households could be spending far more than they need on bills(Image: Getty Images) UK billpayers are bracing themselves as they start receiving their new energy bills, following Ofgem's decision to hike the energy price cap at the beginning of...
Oil slips on scepticism about US commitment to Russian oil sanctions
[HOUSTON] Oil prices fell on Friday (Oct 24) as scepticism crept into the market about the Trump administration’s commitment to sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies over the war in Ukraine. Brent crude futures settled US$0.05, or 0.1...
UK Calls On Partners To Increase Ukraine Aid As Zelenskyy Arrives In London
Home European Union UK Calls On Partners To Increase Ukraine Aid As Zelenskyy Arrives In... European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to meet Ukraine's "pressing financial needs" for the next two years but stopped short of endorsing a plan to use...
UK firm supplies skids for Aramco gas project
The order for the supply of four skids for the Hasbah gas field expansion project was placed by Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon, the main EPC contractor on the project Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment...
Emissions From UK Residents and Businesses Fell by 0.5 Percent in 2024, Data Shows
The UK’s ‘residential basis’ emissions were 476 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024 Danny Laswon/PA Greenhouse gas emissions generated by UK residents and businesses both at home and abroad fell by 0.5 percent in 2024, provisional...
UK urges allies to boost Ukraine’s long-range missile capability
LONDON British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday that the UK and its allies should do more to strengthen Ukraine’s long-range missile capability, describing Britain as Kyiv’s “closest supporter and ally.” Speaking at the start of a...
UK targets Balkan crime syndicates in new crackdown on human smuggling
The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step in its escalating campaign against transnational people-smuggling operations, announcing a new round of sanctions targeting Balkan-based organized crime groups allegedly responsible for facilitating...
UK speeds up delivery of over 5,000 multirole missiles to Ukraine – Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is accelerating its program to supply Ukraine with more than 5,000 multirole missiles. He said this during a joint press briefing in London with the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing...
'Why Single Out India?': Union Minister Piyush Goyal Questions US Pressure Over Russian Oil Imports
'Why Single Out India?': Union Minister Piyush Goyal Questions US Pressure Over Russian Oil Imports | File photo New Delhi: India and the US are "very near" to finalising a bilateral trade deal, an official said on Friday, even as Commerce and...
Top Indian buyer of Russian oil weighs in on Western sanctions
India’s top oil refiner Reliance Industries is reviewing the impact of Western sanctions on its Russian suppliers and will adjust operations accordingly while maintaining domestic energy security, the company has said. The statement, seen by RT on...