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Major Gas Leak Forces Sydney CBD Evacuation

A major gas leak has triggered a large-scale emergency response in Sydney's central business district, forcing evacuations and causing significant disruption. Read the latest updates.

Gov Backs Centrica to Expand Gas Storage for Energy Security

The UK Government has brokered a landmark agreement with Centrica, owner of British Gas, to reopen the Rough gas storage facility. This strategic move aims to bolster the UK's energy security and stabilise household bills for millions.

China Secures Massive Siberian Gas Deal With Russia

Exclusive: As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, China secures a monumental energy deal with Siberia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, shifting the balance of global energy power and securing a bargain price for decades to come.

North Sea Oil: £450bn Boom or Climate Doom?

Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.

Grandfather dies in blast after gas smell reports

A 68-year-old grandfather died in a catastrophic house explosion in Shaw, Greater Manchester. A neighbour's inquest testimony reveals they had reported a persistent smell of gas for weeks prior to the blast, raising serious questions for the gas network p

Swansea man died as house vanished in gas explosion

A public inquest hears harrowing details of the catastrophic gas explosion that completely destroyed a Swansea home, claiming the life of 68-year-old Keith Morris. Investigation into the cause continues.

Badenoch: North Sea Drilling Ban Risks UK Blackouts

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.

Labour's drilling ban could cause UK blackouts in 5 years

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues stark warning that Labour's proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling licenses could lead to catastrophic power cuts within five years, threatening Britain's energy security and economic stability.

Reeves ends new North Sea oil licences in Aberdeen

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.

Badenoch pledges to 'maximise' North Sea oil and gas extraction

Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment

Badenoch's North Sea Oil U-Turn Sparks Tory Fury

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce backlash from Scottish Tories and energy industry leaders after a leaked letter revealed a major policy shift, abandoning support for new North Sea oil and gas projects and threatening thousands of jobs in A

Heat Pumps Could Halve UK Heating Bills With Reform

New research indicates that reforming the UK's energy system could make heat pumps up to 50% cheaper to run than gas boilers, offering massive savings for households and accelerating decarbonisation.

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