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.
UN: Australia exposed asylum seeker to torture
A UN committee has ruled Australia breached international law by exposing an Iranian asylum seeker to torture and ill-treatment during his detention on Manus Island. Read the full report.
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.
Trump and Dimon in Fed Independence Dispute
Donald Trump criticises JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon for defending the Federal Reserve's independence, as the UK celebrates a record offshore wind auction powering 12 million homes.
Record UK Offshore Wind Auction Powers 12m Homes
A landmark UK government auction secures contracts for offshore windfarms to power over 12 million homes, marking a major step towards clean energy by 2030 and boosting energy sovereignty.
Fan's suicide linked to illegal 'Not on GamStop' gambling sites
A coroner heard how Ollie Long, 36, took his own life after using unlicensed offshore betting operators. The case highlights the dangers of sites targeting vulnerable people excluded from UK-licensed platforms.
Judge allows Ørsted's US offshore wind project to resume
A federal judge has permitted Danish energy giant Ørsted to restart its Revolution Wind project, overturning a suspension ordered by the Trump administration. The ruling deals a legal blow to efforts blocking US offshore wind expansion.
Fitzwalter Capital Slams ATG Board Over Shareholder Losses
Auction Technology Group's largest investor launches scathing attack after 11 rejected bids. Share price has plummeted over 82% in four years. Read the full details of the feud.
Two-in-One Rubens Study Discovered in Auction Buy
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Record £2.4m paid for giant bluefin tuna in Tokyo
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for bluefin
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for tuna
A 243kg bluefin tuna sells for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's New Year auction. The 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Read the full story.
Best Wind-Resistant Umbrellas Tested in Peak District
A Guardian writer braved near-gale force winds on Mam Tor to find which brollies are sturdy investments. Discover the top performer and key buying advice for UK weather.
MPs Underestimate Public Backing for Climate Action
New research reveals UK and Belgian politicians significantly misjudge public appetite for green policies like wind farms and meat taxes, hindering climate action. Discover the 'silent majority'.
Record £2.4m tuna auctioned in Tokyo for New Year sushi
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Auction Tech fends off 11 takeover bids
London-listed Auction Technology Group rejects 11 hostile takeover offers from FitzWalter Capital, saying they undervalue the firm. Shares surge 20% as deadline looms.
Film Chronicles Spiritual Quest to Preserve Colombian Indigenous Culture
A new documentary, 'Dreams Travel with the Wind', follows an Arhuaco community's profound journey to safeguard their ancestral wisdom and language through spiritual connection. Discover how cinema is amplifying their vital fight for cultural survival.
Ørsted files legal challenge against US wind farm freeze
Europe's largest offshore wind developer, Ørsted, takes legal action against the White House's suspension of its $5bn Revolution Wind project, citing a violation of law and substantial harm.
Trump auctions $2.75m Jesus painting at New Year bash
Donald Trump ushered in 2026 by auctioning a live-painted portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75 million at his Mar-a-Lago club, with proceeds split between charity and law enforcement. Discover the details of the glitzy event.
Trump wrongly blames windmills for killing bald eagles
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by blaming wind turbines for killing bald eagles, but the photo he shared shows a falcon in Israel. Read the full fact-check here.
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.
Trump's 2025 Climate Claims: From 'Global Cooling' to Coal
A review of Donald Trump's most controversial environmental statements and executive actions in 2025, from rebranding coal to questioning climate science. Explore the facts behind the rhetoric.
Revisiting Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind'
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
Mon Plaisir auctions historic decor ahead of Covent Garden revamp
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
TV bidding war erupts over 'Tupperware erotica' novel
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Christmas Day Wind and Cold Warnings in Force
The UK faces disruptive 55-65mph winds and a three-day cold weather health alert on Christmas Day, with travel and power cuts expected. Stay informed and safe.
Crowds battle for meat at Smithfield's festive auction
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Renewable Energy Can Curb Climate Crisis, Says McKibben
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.
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