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Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials give evidence against UK MP Tulip Siddiq
The Irish News
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Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have given evidence in court against former British minister Tulip Siddiq, accused of using her familial connection to deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to obtain state-owned land plots in the South Asian...
Households urged to check if they can save £150 from energy bills
Liverpool Echo
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August 13, 2025
Millions are being urged to check if they can save £150 on their electricity bills this winter. The government is encouraging eligible households to ensure they are named on their bill to automatically receive the discount, helping to alleviate...
Don’t believe the hype: Reform UK’s net zero council cuts
Environment Journal
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August 13, 2025
Britain’s challenger party has announced £100m in savings across its 10 authorities in just 100 days. But do the numbers add up? Schemes which have been chopped include an electric vehicle upgrade project and heat pump installation in Durham,...
Georgia Elliott-Smith selected as chair of Engineers without Borders UK
Power Engineering International
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August 13, 2025
Engineers Without Borders UK has announced the appointment of Georgia Elliott-Smith as its incoming chair, in an effort to bridge education and industry for more sustainable engineering leadership. Elliott-Smith is a distinguished environmental...
Aurora Energy Services begins 300-staff hiring spree
Insider.co.uk
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August 13, 2025
Aurora Energy Services is looking to add around 350 new staff to its headcount over the next 12 to 18 months. That hiring spree has started with Leigh-Ann Robb, appointed resourcing manager to support and direct the company’s UK and international...
India’s secret weapon in England series decider at Oval finally comes to light
CricketAddictor
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August 13, 2025
The India National Cricket Team reportedly found an unusual source of strength from a devotional chant during the must-win fifth and final Test of the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England at The Oval, and it did wonders for them....
SSEN Transmission launches second round of community benefit fund
Highland News
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August 16, 2025
SSEN's community benefit fund is tied to infrastructure development across the Highlands.SSEN Transmission has announced the opening of the second round of its Regional Community Benefit Fund. This enables organisations across the north of...
Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Tulip Siddiq in anti-corruption trial
Winnipeg Sun
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August 13, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Aug 13, 2025 • 2 minute read Article content By Julhas Alam DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials testified in court on Wednesday against former British Minister...
Green tech will save money but Britons say it is out of reach
Context
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A minority say net zero is a luxury we can’t afford but if the government does not help homes go green, bills will remain high. David Buttress is CEO of British energy supplier OVO. There is a culture war on net zero in Britain. From the alleged...
Martin Lewis has urgent £80 message to Brits with a smart meter
The Mirror
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August 13, 2025
Fresh regulations compelling energy companies to compensate customers over defective smart meters have been praised by Martin Lewis. Companies will be required to pay £40 to customers who have faulty smart meters that aren't repaired within 90...
France, Germany, UK ready to trigger snapback sanctions on Iran
Iran International
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August 13, 2025
In a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council, the foreign ministers of the three European nations — known as the E3 — said they were ready to trigger the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal if Tehran...
Government welcomes potential new UK green energy generation powerhouse OVO Renewables
Ethical Marketing News
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August 13, 2025
OVO has announced the proposed launch of OVO Renewables, a major new arm of the business that could see OVO move into energy generation for the first time. With an initial investment of hundreds of millions of pounds, OVO Renewables plans to...
Alinta Energy launches no-cost solar plan
Utility Magazine
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August 13, 2025
Alinta Energy has partnered to launch its first virtual power plant offering – offering a no-cost solar and battery plan to customers. Australia can now access solar, battery and virtual power plant (VPP) technology with no upfront cost thanks to...
Inside Love Is Blind UK star Megan's life from dance career to failed cruise ship romance
OK!
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August 13, 2025
Love Is Blind UK series two has launched on Netflix with viewers keen to discover everything about this year's participants, including Megan Jupp. Hosts and real-life married duo Emma and Matt Willis have returned to present the second series of...
ITM Power signs supply deal for West Wales Hydrogen Project
ShareCast
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The AIM-traded firm said the project, part of the UK government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1), would deploy its 20MW modular ‘POSEIDON’ electrolyser platform. With permits secured and commercial terms close to finalisation, the project was...
Rolls-Royce taps AI and nuclear power in bid to become UK’s most valuable company
Tech Digest
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August 13, 2025
Share Image: Rolls-Royce. Artist’s impression of a small nuclear power station Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic has outlined an ambitious plan to propel the company to the top of the UK stock market, driven by its position at the intersection of...
The Battle of Brass Heats Up Ahead of Upcoming UK National Finals
London Post
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August 13, 2025
The culmination of the brass band season is fast approaching as the UK’s top ensembles prepare to compete in two prestigious finals this September and October. Bands from across the country will go head-to-head in a thrilling contest for...
British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO paying £40 directly into bank accounts of smart meter customers
Birmingham Live
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August 11, 2025
Certain energy smart meter customers will be eligible for payments from suppliers under new rules. Energy companies will have to make £40 payments to customers who have faulty smart meters and they are not fixed within 90 days. It's in a bid to...
West African Roots Found in Seventh-Century England, DNA Studies Shows
Medievalists.net
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August 13, 2025
Archaeologists have analysed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in seventh-century cemeteries on England’s south coast, revealing that both had recent ancestors—likely grandparents—from West Africa. The discovery provides new insight into...
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 13, 2025 /MONTSAME/. UNICEF Mongolia and the British Embassy in Mongolia will jointly build an energy-efficient model Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center. UNICEF and the British Embassy in Mongolia have signed a...