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Fresh wave of energy suppliers could collapse this winter as one risks going bust ‘imminently’, warns British Gas boss
THE boss of British Gas has warned more energy suppliers could go bust this winter – and force up bills higher for households. Chris O’Shea, the chief executive of British Gas parent company Centrica, said he is “very worried” there could be a...
FIX Dessert Chocolatier: The 'original Dubai chocolate’ is coming to the UK - where you can buy
Finally we can get our hands on the OG Dubai Chocolate 😍 Dubai Chocolate became a viral sensation following TikTok reviews The bar was originally created by FIX Dessert Chocolatier Harrods will be hosting a FIX pop-up Dubai Chocolate was all...
Just Stop Oil pair who sought to spray paint on Taylor Swift’s jet spared jail
Two Just Stop Oil activists who sought to spray orange paint on Taylor Swift’s private jet have been spared jail. Jennifer Kowalski, 29, and Cole Macdonald, 23, had been targeting the pop star’s jet at Stansted Airport in Essex but the two planes...
Activists who broke through airport fence and spray painted two planes spared jail
Just Stop Oil activists who hoped to deface Taylor Swift's private jet but ended up spraying two other planes have been spared jail. Jennifer Kowalski, 29, from Dumbarton, and Cole Macdonald, 23, from Brighton, cut through the fence at Stansted...
Offshore Wind North East marks 10 years of supporting the renewable energy sector
The offshore wind community will converge on Sunderland, UK, this November, as Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) celebrates its 10th anniversary. The event – which will feature more than 100 exhibitors and a comprehensive conference programme – will...
As the UK stock market hits new highs, this dirt cheap FTSE share looks promising
Despite ongoing fears about a stock market crash, the FTSE 100 continues to break new highs. Last week Thursday (23 October), it once again cracked a new record above 9,570 points. This marked another milestone in what’s been an impressive rally,...
Luton and Dunstable among worst areas in England for tree coverage
Luton and Dunstable have some of the lowest levels of tree canopy coverage in England, new analysis shows. The figures come from a new analysis of environmental threats by charity Friends of the Earth, who warned the risks of climate change are...
Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Meat Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are responsible...
SMALL CAP IDEA: All is not well in the world of listed renewables
A few weeks ago, my colleague sat down with the team at Foresight Environmental Infrastructure to get under the skin of how one of the sector’s more established players is coping with a difficult backdrop. Barely a day after that piece was...
‘Selective’ sanctions causing energy ‘market distortion’—Jaishankar’s subtle swipe at America
New Delhi: Without naming any country, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Monday criticised nations for “selectively applying” international principles and raised the issue of unfair unilateral sanctions constraining energy flows, calling out...
Guyana seeking proposals to design, build & operate cooking gas bottling company
As Guyana pursues the development of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) resources, the Government has invited Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) proposals to design, engineer, construct and then operate all required assets for a cooking...
Forster Group defies industry trends with under-30 workforce – helping to power Scotland’s housing delivery
As Scotland’s construction sector faces mounting pressure from skills shortages and an ageing workforce, Forster Group is proving that the future is already here and ready to build. Forster Group, a provider of integrated roofing, solar and...
Falkirk Council to discuss next steps for Scotland’s largest flood protection scheme
An update report on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme, the largest flood project in Scotland, will be presented to councillors next month that sets out the next stages in Falkirk Council’s major infrastructure project. The report, to be...
Radio Caroline powers its AM broadcasts using solar energy
Radio Caroline has shared details of its successful move to solar-powered broadcasting, years ahead of similar research now being explored by the BBC. Station Manager Peter Moore revealed that the team invested in solar energy after rising energy...
Pretty UK market town where locals are 'sick' of tourists
Not everyone is happy with tourism in the pretty market town(Image: petejeff via Getty Images) Winding cobbled lanes snake past vibrant shop fronts, ancient stone homes perch on steep slopes, and the River Calder sparkles beneath graceful canal...
British Airways launches new collectable range of Business Class amenity kits
British Airways has launched brand-new amenity kits in its Club World (long-haul business class) cabin at London Gatwick, part of a new partnership with luxury British wellness specialist anatomē. The amenity kits are on offer to customers...
Encirc appoints first Energy Transition Director
In this new role, he will lead Encirc’s decarbonisation roadmap towards net-zero glass production and energy projects across its operations. Doherty was most recently Centre Director for the Centre of Advanced Sustainable Energy and has over a...
First offshore export cable installed at Scotland’s Inch Cape
The 220 kV, three-phase export cable was installed in three 28-kilometre sections by Enshore Subsea using the CMOS Installer cable lay vessel operating from the Port of Blyth. Once operational, it will transmit power from the 1.1 gigawatt (GW)...
Russian oil import: IndianOil says will abide by all applicable sanctions
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil company, will comply with all applicable sanctions, Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said on Monday, steering clear of remarks on purchases from Russia. Indian refiners are likely to scale back...
Dry clothes quicker and save money on energy bills with 1 simple task
Angela Patrone Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Ellen Jenne U35 Spare Time Writer 13:00, 27 Oct 2025 A dehumidifier is a great tool for winter, especially if you need to dry clothes quickly - and there's one simple trick to make sure you're using it...