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.
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Storm Claudia Causes Power Cuts in Ireland
Storm Claudia has left thousands without power and caused significant flooding in Ireland's south-east. Read the latest updates on the aftermath and official response.
Storm Claudia Causes Power Cuts and Flooding in Ireland
Storm Claudia has left thousands without power and caused significant flooding in Ireland. Get the latest updates on the storm's impact and ongoing recovery efforts.
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.
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.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
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.
Britain's China Reckoning: Power Shift Forces New Strategy
As China transforms into a global superpower, Britain faces a critical moment of reckoning - from defence strategy to cultural attitudes. An in-depth analysis of the shifting power dynamics.
INIU Pocket Rocket: The Ultimate Slim Power Bank Review
Discover why the INIU Pocket Rocket is revolutionising portable charging with its ultra-slim design, rapid charging capabilities, and travel-friendly features that make power anxiety a thing of the past.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Labour's Nuclear Plan for Scotland Revealed
Ed Miliband announces groundbreaking nuclear energy policy for Scotland if Labour wins Holyrood election, marking dramatic shift from SNP's anti-nuclear stance
Westminster pushes nuclear power for Scotland
In a bold move challenging Holyrood's long-standing opposition, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is spearheading efforts to bring new nuclear power generation to Scotland, arguing it's essential for energy security and net zero ambitions.
UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions
As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.
Moscow Power Outage Sparks Panic and Traffic Gridlock
A massive power failure struck Moscow, trapping people in lifts and subways while bringing the city's transport network to a standstill.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Miliband pledges biggest power shift from Westminster
Shadow Communities Secretary Ed Miliband announces radical plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local councils, challenging decades of centralised control.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Prices Soar
Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.
Malaysia skyscraper blackout hits KL Tower and city centre
A major power outage struck Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, leaving the iconic KL Tower and surrounding skyscrapers without electricity for hours, disrupting businesses and trapping residents in lifts.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Russian strike plunges Kyiv into darkness
A devastating Russian missile attack has left Ukraine's capital without electricity, as energy facilities across the country suffer critical damage in escalating assault.
Spain faces fresh blackout threat after deadly outage
Spain's electricity grid operator issues urgent warning as the country faces potential repeat of catastrophic blackouts that left five dead and millions without power earlier this year.
Council uses anti-gang laws on small business planning breaches
A Labour-led council faces criticism for deploying serious crime prevention orders - designed to combat organised crime - against small businesses for minor planning violations, raising concerns about disproportionate use of power.
Council Tax Revolt: Experts Demand Scrap of 'Unfair' System
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
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