A dangerous loophole allows 'ghost' number plates, invisible to ANPR cameras, to flood UK roads. Used by criminals and speeding drivers, they undermine road safety and cost authorities over £1 billion annually. MPs demand urgent reform.
Engage your mind with the Guardian's latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7,152. Find the print version and discover where to get the solution for this classic logic challenge.
Kylie Minogue makes chart history, becoming the first woman to score UK Number 1 singles across four decades with her festive hit XMAS. Discover the full Christmas chart rundown.
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.
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.
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.
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 sets a new record, generating enough electricity for 22 million homes. Discover how this milestone accelerates the push for a zero-carbon grid.
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.
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.
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 plans £33bn grid investment with bills set to rise 20%. Ofgem faces scrutiny over consumer protection as businesses face 70% network charge hikes.
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
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.
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.
Major US banking giant JPMorgan Chase under federal scrutiny after workers allegedly damaged protected conduits containing fibre optic cables during Manhattan construction project.
Ukrainian officials condemn systematic Russian strikes on energy infrastructure as acts of nuclear terrorism, risking catastrophic consequences across Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dramatic grid penalties reshuffle Mexico GP starting positions with Norris promoted to front row alongside Verstappen, while Hamilton faces midfield challenge.
McLaren's Lando Norris slapped with €10,000 fine for dangerous pit lane incident involving Red Bull's Sergio Perez before Miami Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris faces significant penalty after unusual pre-race protocol breach involving sticky tape during Chinese Grand Prix grid formation.
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
Europe's largest nuclear facility has been successfully reconnected to Ukraine's external power supply after emergency repairs, averting potential catastrophe amid ongoing conflict.