'We flew to Rome for romantic trip and it cost less than dinner date in UK'

It’s widely regarded as one of the most romantic cities on Earth, but one young couple proved that you can fly to Rome and have full day seeing the amazing sights for less than the price of a night out in London. A couple flew all the way to the...

Scotland Greenlights World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

The Scottish government has given SSE Plc consent to build what would be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm. The Berwick Bank wind farm, located off the eastern coast of Scotland, could provide power to 6 million homes. The 4.1 gigawatt...

Major boost for British steel with EU deal but still no confirmation over US tariffs

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Lifeline for dog rescue centre facing £30,000 a year energy bill

A dog rescue centre facing a huge £30,000 a year energy bill has been given a lifeline. Maxi’s Mates Rescue and Rehoming Centre, near Guisborough, gives stray and abandoned dogs from across Teesside and the North East a safe place to stay, heal,...

Drip irrigation on sugar cane saves water, energy, and labour

Drip irrigation has long been a trusted method for irrigating sugar cane, as it is widely recognised for its ability to reduce resource use and increase crop yields, writes Marike Brits, Netafim Southern & East Africa. According to Netafim...

Major energy supplier to give away free electricity in August – exact day you can claim

A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away free electricity to households this month. EDF is to offer six hours of free electricity to customers in August as part of its Sunday Saver Challenges. 1 EDF is giving customers six hours free electricity on...

Russian oil tankers idle off India as US and EU increase sanctions pressure – Bloomberg

Stock Photo: Getty Images At least four tankers loaded with Russian oil are waiting off India’s west coast as purchases of these raw materials in Asia have come under scrutiny amid pressure from the US and the European Union. Source: Bloomberg...

Beer giant is giving out FREE pints this weekend at pubs across the UK – is your local one of them?

STELLA Artois is handing out free pints in boozers across the country to celebrate International Beer Day The larger legend is making the bold move to give a little lift to pubs struggling to stay afloat after nearly 300 closed their doors last...

Analysts Question Whether EU Can Triple US Energy Imports by 2026—and Whether US Can Meet Demand

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at Trump's golf club in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025.Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The “framework trade deal”...

Miles Kane releases swaggering new single Electric Flower, announces intimate UK in-store tour

Miles Kane has shared his latest glam-rock tune Electric Flower. By Lizzie Baker Friday, August 1, 2025 10:59 AM By Lizzie Baker Friday, August 1, 2025 10:59 AM Miles Kane is back with another glam-infused single in Electric Flower. The second...

Trump halts plans to develop new offshore wind projects amid energy policy shift

By&nbspEvelyn Ann-Marie Dom&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 01/08/2025 - 11:35 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump has cancelled plans for the development of new offshore wind projects in federal waters. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is...

Multiple Russian Oil Tankers Stuck At Indian Coast Amid Sanctions & Rising Scrutiny from US, EU

Each of these tankers can carry around 700,000 barrels of crude. Several oil tankers transporting Russian crude are currently idling off India’s western coast, highlighting growing international scrutiny of New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow. At...

Multi Fuel Vs Wood Burning Stoves: Pros, Cons & Which Is Best For UK Homes

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 30, 2025 6:30 am - As energy prices fluctuate and stove installations rise across the UK, more homeowners are weighing the pros and cons of multi fuel versus wood burning stoves. Here's what to consider-plus...

Storm Floris to batter Scotland with 85mph winds as yellow warning issued

Storm Floris has been named as the sixth storm of the season with Scotland set to be hit with 85mph winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, coming into force from 6am on Monday until Tuesday at 6am. The forecaster has said Scotland is...

Lessons from the last nuclear power plant in Scotland

Scotland greenlights mammoth offshore wind project

SSE Renewables has secured the final major consent for its 4.1 GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, with Scottish ministers granting approval under Section 36 for the project’s main offshore array. Located about 38km off the East Lothian coast in...

Economic diversification and non-oil sector growth: Azerbaijan’s path to sustainable prosperity

A balanced and diversified economy is the cornerstone of long-term stability and prosperity. For Azerbaijan, an energy-rich nation, the oil and gas sector has traditionally been the backbone of economic growth and fiscal revenues. However,...

Brook shines to book quarter-final place at Lexus British Tour Ilkley Open

The 19-year-old, who is seeded sixth, defeated Hertfordshire’s Dina Lipovski 6-4, 6-2 to reach today’s quarter-finals of the Grade Two grass-court event. Brook, who has just completed her first year at Louisiana Tech University in the United...

PM urged to review oil policy after Trump labels North Sea ‘a treasure chest’

Donald Trump’s call to “incentivise” North Sea oil production should prompt an urgent Downing Street meeting, the shadow Scottish secretary has said. Andrew Bowie called for a review of policies affecting the oil and gas industry. The US president...

Solar Energy UK Has Launched Solar Careers UK

With the UK Government targeting nearly 60GW of solar power by 2030, the solar sector is expected to deliver thousands of new jobs in the coming years. Solarcareersuk.org is set to become the central hub for this transformation, offering a...