UK’s biggest source of greenhouse gas? This ‘eco’ power station!
A supposedly ‘green’ power station subsidised with public money is Britain’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gas, research shows.
A supposedly ‘green’ power station subsidised with public money is Britain’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gas, research shows.
It’s easy to idealise other countries when yours is falling apart. We often hear about how sought-after facets of American culture, such as McDonald’s and blue jeans, were in the crumbling Soviet Union. Wanting what you cannot have has to be one of the most frustratingly human feelings of all. From aloof partners to simple […]
Dominic Raab, the new justice secretary, has said he would be “open-minded” about allowing asylum seekers to work to help tackle the UK’s labour shortage.
Mountain hikers in Scotland are battling against harsher winds and blizzards, while much of the UK has seen a drastic drop from the unseasonably balmy September. It comes as meteorologists suggest a cold front will strike the UK as October begins, bringing a more conventional autumn.
Britain on Monday put the army on standby to help with the ongoing fuel crisis as fears over tanker driver shortages led to panic buying, leaving many of the country’s pumps dry.
Octopus Energy is taking on the 580,000 customers of collapsed supplier Avro, as the wave of failures in the sector boosts the position of stronger businesses.
The UK’s second biggest oil refinery is locked in crisis talks with tax officials over a deferred tax bill, amid reports it could be on the brink of collapse.
Petrol stations have been hit by panic buyers and fuel rationing amid concerns over supply. Queues were spotted at petrol stations across the UK, while companies warned customers not to panic buy, with some limiting the amount customers could purchase and others closing forecourts.
The Government has been discussing the possibility of booster vaccines since earlier this year, but plans became more cemented when Sajid Javid replaced Matt Hancock as Health Secretary in June. Mr Javid has stressed the importance of a third jab, saying it is essential for “freedom in this country” and to help the UK “learn […]
Energy bill-payers will be asked to subsidise the installation of tens of thousands of new gas boilers across the UK under government plans, at a time when experts say gas boilers should be urgently phased out.
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