£28bn UK grid upgrade approved, bills to rise by £30
Ofgem greenlights a £28bn upgrade to Britain's gas and electricity networks. The investment, funded via bills, will add a net £30 annually by 2031 but aims to prevent costly grid congestion.
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GOP Cuts Grid Funding as Energy Prices Soar
Senate Republicans propose slashing funding for US energy grid modernisation by 25%, a move critics warn could exacerbate rising household bills and grid reliability issues. Discover the implications.
UK Christmas electricity use soars 7 times higher
British households will consume seven times more electricity on Christmas Day, enough to watch Home Alone 183 times. EDF offers free power to ease costs.
UK father's children seized in Italy over off-grid life
An British father and Australian mother in Italy have had their three children seized by authorities after a mushroom poisoning, sparking a national debate on off-grid living and state intervention.
Martin Brundle to miss Las Vegas GP grid walk
Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle will not conduct his famous grid walk at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Discover why he's absent and who will replace him for the race.
Martin Brundle to miss Sky F1 Las Vegas GP grid walk
Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle will not conduct his famous grid walk at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Discover why he's absent and who will replace him for the race.
Norris on Pole for Las Vegas GP in Wet Qualifying
Lando Norris seizes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in treacherous wet conditions, edging out Max Verstappen. Full grid and title implications analysed.
UK Wind Power Hits Record High of 22,711 MW
UK wind power sets a new record, generating enough electricity for 22 million homes. Discover how this milestone accelerates the push for a zero-carbon grid.
Heat pump homes ease grid strain, study shows
New research from Birmingham shows all-electric homes with heat pumps use less energy than predicted, reducing pressure on the UK's electricity grid. Discover how this supports the green transition.
Ukrainian energy workers risk lives amid Russian attacks
As Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid, workers like Mykhailo stay at their posts, with over 160 killed since the invasion began. Discover their critical mission to keep the lights on.
AI Data Centres Push UK Energy Demand Forecasts Up
Massive AI data centres are driving unprecedented electricity demand increases across the UK, raising concerns about grid reliability and consumer costs. Discover how regulators are responding.
SSE's £33bn Grid Upgrade Raises Bill Concerns
SSE plans £33bn grid investment with bills set to rise 20%. Ofgem faces scrutiny over consumer protection as businesses face 70% network charge hikes.
Vietnam and Philippines hit by major power outages
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
Australia's renewable energy push backfires on power prices
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's rapid transition to renewables has triggered soaring electricity costs, with consumers paying the price for grid instability and infrastructure challenges.
Solar Storm Alert: Earth Faces Direct Hit Today
A powerful solar storm is on collision course with Earth today, threatening to trigger widespread power blackouts, GPS failures, and technological chaos across the United States and beyond.
World's Most Remote Airbnb: Floating Cabin With No Signal
Discover the ultimate digital detox in a secluded floating cabin on a Canadian lake - the perfect getaway for those seeking complete isolation and natural beauty.
JPMorgan Chase Faces Criminal Probe Over NYC Construction
Major US banking giant JPMorgan Chase under federal scrutiny after workers allegedly damaged protected conduits containing fibre optic cables during Manhattan construction project.
Free Artisan Electricity: Your 3-Hour Power Gift
Households across the UK will receive three hours of complimentary artisanal electricity in an unprecedented national initiative. Discover what makes this 'power gift' special and how to maximise your free energy window.
Millions of Aussies get free electricity daily
Major energy providers are rolling out innovative time-based free electricity periods that could save households hundreds annually. Discover if you're eligible and how to maximise these power-saving opportunities.
Ukraine: Russian power grid attacks are nuclear terrorism
Ukrainian officials condemn systematic Russian strikes on energy infrastructure as acts of nuclear terrorism, risking catastrophic consequences across Europe.
Vietnam power cuts: Cities face blackouts in heatwave
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City experience widespread power cuts as extreme temperatures push Vietnam's electricity grid to breaking point, disrupting businesses and daily life.
Get paid to use less electricity during peak times
Thousands of UK households could earn up to £100 annually by reducing electricity usage during high-demand periods through National Grid's innovative energy scheme.
Devon's Off-Grid Recluses: Documentary Reveals Hidden Britain
An intimate documentary explores the extraordinary lives of off-grid communities in rural Devon, revealing why they chose isolation and what their existence tells us about modern society.
Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.
Hamilton hit with double penalty after Mexico GP incident
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton faces a double grid penalty for the next race following his first-lap collision with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Brundle's Mexican GP grid walk nightmare: Celebs snub F1 legend
Sky Sports' Martin Brundle faced repeated rejections during his iconic grid walk at the Mexican Grand Prix as Hollywood stars and celebrities repeatedly blanked the F1 veteran in awkward televised moments.
Piastri's Mexico GP grid nightmare after qualifying disaster
McLaren's Oscar Piastri faces a devastating back-of-grid start at the Mexico City Grand Prix after his qualifying lap times were deleted for track limits violations, dealing a crushing blow to his weekend ambitions.
Piastri's Mexico GP qualifying nightmare after McLaren blunder
Oscar Piastri reveals how a critical McLaren miscalculation cost him dearly in Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, leaving the Australian star fuming as he starts outside top 10.
Mexico GP Grid: Norris P2, Verstappen Pole, Hamilton 6th
Dramatic grid penalties reshuffle Mexico GP starting positions with Norris promoted to front row alongside Verstappen, while Hamilton faces midfield challenge.
Norris fined €10k for Red Bull grid incident in Miami
McLaren's Lando Norris slapped with €10,000 fine for dangerous pit lane incident involving Red Bull's Sergio Perez before Miami Grand Prix
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