The High Court has today blocked the development of the UK’s first new coal mine in 30 years, planned for Whitehaven in Cumbria. This decision stops West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s project from proceeding. In his […]
Britain’s leftist Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and his Labour government are cutting winter fuel assistance for pensioners as the country is set to give nearly a billion dollars more to Ukraine. The assistance cuts could force pensioners reliant on the […]
The UK Government has officially recognised data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), placing them alongside essential services such as energy and water systems. This designation is aimed at strengthening protections against cyber threats and […]
Energy trade association RenewableUK has proposed extending the duration of contracts in the UK renewables scheme from 15 to 20 years. This change is aimed at improving investment in long term energy projects and ensuring […]
EDF has reported that it supplies 18.4% of the UK’s energy. The energy giant produces low carbon electricity from five nuclear power stations, over thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms. The company […]
Jobs in the UK’s civil nuclear sector have reached a record high. That’s according to a new report from the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), which estimates that there are currently 86,908 people employed in the […]
The UK imported 20% of its electricity from continental Europe between April and June 2024, continuing a trend observed in the first quarter. Experts note that higher electricity prices in the UK compared to neighbouring […]
The government’s plan to build a new nuclear power station in Wales is reportedly under review. According to the Telegraph, the Energy Secretary has asked officials to reassess future nuclear projects, which puts the planned […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Oil Majors and Traders Vye for Shell’s South African Assets September 8, 2024 Stu Turley Shell is divesting from its downstream operations in South Africa, attracting interest from major oil traders and […]
UK ministers still refuse to consider that motorists have good reason to be wary of electric cars and to avoid buying them. No invention has done more to liberate society than the mass-produced car. It […]
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