Tories slam Miliband's £1.8bn offshore wind expansion
Ed Miliband accelerates UK's 2030 clean power goal with a record 8.4GW wind auction, adding up to £1.8bn annually to bills. Critics label it an 'expensive vanity project'. Read the full analysis.
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Record UK Wind Auction to Power 12 Million Homes
Great Britain's latest renewable energy auction secures record offshore wind capacity, promising £22bn investment, 7,000 jobs, and a path to cheaper, cleaner power by 2030. Discover how it works.
UK's Record Wind Auction Secures Power for 12m Homes
The UK's latest offshore wind auction has secured a record 8.4GW of clean energy, powering over 12m homes. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hails it as a victory for lower bills and energy sovereignty.
UK awards record offshore wind contracts, prices up 11%
The UK government has awarded contracts for a record 8.4GW of new offshore wind power, a key step towards its 2030 clean energy target. While prices rose, ministers hail a move away from volatile gas. Read the full analysis.
Dunelm's cosy essentials to save on energy bills
Discover Dunelm's top-rated warming products, from electric blankets to heated foot warmers, designed to keep your home snug and slash soaring energy costs this winter.
Energy bill cut delay creates costly 'winter gap'
A promised £150 energy bill saving won't arrive until April 2026, leaving households exposed to high winter prices. Experts warn of a 'winter gap' and suggest ways to protect yourself now.
Protect your winter energy bills with a fixed tariff
As energy costs remain high this winter, Utility Warehouse offers a way to lock in rates and bundle services for savings. Discover how to take financial control.
Government drops battery mandate from new homes rules
Exclusive: Ministers are set to allow new homes in England to be built without energy storage batteries, a move critics say will increase bills and miss a key green opportunity. Read the full analysis.
Winter energy bill warning: £150 cut delay could cost you
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.
2026 UK Finance Dates: Energy, Wages & Interest Rates
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
Keir Starmer's 2026 plan to cut cost of living
PM Keir Starmer pledges 2026 will see bills fall and lives improve, targeting energy costs and the two-child benefit cap in a bid to win back voters and MPs.
Energy price cap to fall 8% in April, saving £138
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.
Trump's 'Bald Eagle' Outrage Uses Old Israeli Photo
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.
UK Renewable Energy Approvals Hit Record High in 2025
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's Kraken valued at $8.65bn
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 spins off Kraken after $1bn investment
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 Sells Stake in $10bn Kraken Tech Arm
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.
Hackney church becomes London's greenest with solar panels
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.
Victoria's First Public Wind Farm Launches
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.
Trump's Wind Farm Stance Raises UK Energy Concerns
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 Court Case Over 77,000 Alleged Breaches
Origin Energy faces legal action for allegedly overcharging thousands of vulnerable former customers via Centrepay. Read the full details of the regulator's case.
Community 'Warm Spaces' Rise as Energy Bills Soar
As energy bills hit record highs, community 'warm spaces' have surged across the UK. We visit one in Southwark where residents find warmth, food, and vital connection amidst the cost of living crisis.
Australian Gas Bills Soar 130% in 15 Years
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's Clean Energy Powers 100% of Grid Daily in 2025
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.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
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.
Homegrown Gas Vital for UK Energy Security, Says Boss
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.
London pensioner to 'skip food' as heating bills soar
Residents on a Central London estate hit with new £250+ energy bills after safety works. Pensioner Kelvin says he's 'struggling' and fears eviction. Council admits billing errors.
Energy bills to rise £108 by 2031 for grid upgrades
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
£28bn UK Grid Upgrade to Add £30 to Annual Bills
Ofgem greenlights a £28bn upgrade to Britain's gas and electricity networks. The investment, funded via bills, aims to boost grid capacity but will add around £30 per year to household costs by 2031.
Greenpeace urges Ofgem to protect billpayers from energy hikes
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.
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