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19-Hour Wind Warning for Five UK Regions

The Met Office has issued a 19-hour yellow wind warning for parts of Scotland. Gusts of 60-75mph may cause power cuts and travel disruption. Stay informed and prepare essential items.

Labour's North Sea oil policy confusion deepens

Labour's energy policy faces contradictions as drilling extensions clash with windfall tax, putting 1,000 monthly North Sea jobs at risk. Discover the government's muddled approach.

UK Wind Power Hits Record High of 22,711 MW

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.

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.

North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe

Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.

Beckham Knighthood Blocked Over Tax Affairs

Exclusive investigation reveals how David Beckham's financial arrangements prevented him from receiving knighthood despite his charitable work and sporting legacy.

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.

Trump and Farage's Radical UK Immigration Blueprint

Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial immigration plans for Britain, including Australian-style offshore processing and values testing for migrants, with Nigel Farage as key advisor.

Australia deports migrant criminals to Pacific island

In a bold new immigration crackdown, Australia has started transferring foreign-born offenders to a barren Pacific territory, drawing comparisons to Britain's Rwanda scheme and sparking human rights concerns.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Wind power saved UK £1.5bn in energy costs

New UCL research shows wind energy saved UK households approximately £1.5 billion during 2022-2024, cutting electricity costs by 7% and proving renewables' vital role in energy security.

First asylum seeker arrives on Nauru under Australia deal

Australia's controversial offshore processing arrangement with Nauru has been triggered with the arrival of the first asylum seeker, prompting immediate human rights concerns and a multimillion-dollar payment to the Pacific nation.

Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract

Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.

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