Get 57 Days Off in 2026 Using 28 Days' Annual Leave
A clever 2026 holiday hack shows UK workers how to turn 28 days of annual leave into 57 days off. Plan around bank holidays for extended breaks in April, May, and Christmas.
A clever 2026 holiday hack shows UK workers how to turn 28 days of annual leave into 57 days off. Plan around bank holidays for extended breaks in April, May, and Christmas.
The promised £150 energy bill cut arrives too late for winter's peak prices. We explain why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
Great Britain's energy price cap is predicted to drop to £1,620 in April, saving typical households £138 annually. The cut follows budget changes shifting costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Typical annual energy bills are forecast to fall by 8% to £1,620 in April after government budget changes shift policy costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's social media post blaming wind turbines for killing a bald eagle used an 8-year-old photo of a falcon from Israel. Discover the facts behind the viral error.
Planning approvals for battery storage, wind and solar projects in Great Britain nearly doubled in 2025, hitting 45GW. Experts warn grid bottlenecks must be overcome to turn ambition into power.
Octopus Energy sells a $1bn stake in its software arm Kraken, valuing it at $8.65bn. CEO Greg Jackson hints at a future London stock market flotation for the UK tech success story.
Octopus Energy Group has spun off its AI platform Kraken following a major $1bn funding round. The move values Kraken at $8.65bn and aims to accelerate global growth. Read the full story.
Octopus Energy is set to sell a major stake in its software business Kraken Technologies, valuing it at up to $10bn. D1 Capital Partners and Fidelity are among the investors. Read the full story.
From icy swims in England to climate-affected harvests in Indonesia, The Guardian's photo editors capture poignant global moments on 26 December 2025. Explore the full gallery of images.
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
Think you've kept up with football, golf, F1 and more in 2025? Take our ultimate sports quiz covering 11 major disciplines and prove your fan credentials. Challenge yourself now!
Climate activist Bill McKibben argues cheap solar and wind power offer a crucial tool to mitigate global heating, highlighting China's leadership and the US's missed opportunity.
Victoria's first publicly owned wind farm, Delburn, is now operational in the Latrobe Valley, marking a major shift in the state's energy strategy and creating local jobs. Discover the impact.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Scientists call the finding 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read the full report.
Donald Trump's renewed criticism of wind farms and pledge to halt offshore projects if re-elected prompts fresh debate over UK energy security and renewable investment. Read the analysis.
Origin Energy faces legal action for allegedly overcharging thousands of vulnerable former customers via Centrepay. Read the full details of the regulator's case.
Households in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra face the steepest gas price hikes, while a new government scheme aims to tackle soaring energy costs. Discover the causes and future outlook.
California achieved a historic clean energy milestone in 2025, powering its grid entirely with renewables daily. As the US federal government retreats, the Golden State positions itself as a global climate leader.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
The FCA's Consumer Duty overhaul may free wealth managers from rigid annual reviews, focusing on client needs. Discover the future of financial advice in the UK.
The UK's energy security depends on domestic gas production for decades, warns a leading industry figure. Discover why new North Sea fields are deemed essential.
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
Greenpeace calls on Ofgem to regulate energy grid upgrades, preventing unnecessary bill increases and ensuring value for money as the UK transitions to clean energy.
The UK government has approved the Sunnica Energy Farm, a massive 3,500-acre solar project in Suffolk. It will power 400,000 homes and create 1,000 jobs. Read more on the implications for UK energy.
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
UK cities waste enough heat to meet 38% of London's demand. Learn 6 key lessons from Europe on rolling out heat networks to slash energy bills, create jobs, and decarbonise urban centres.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.