Miatta Fahnbulleh: New UK energy secretary
Miatta Fahnbulleh, former head of the New Economics Foundation, is named UK energy secretary, continuing Ed Miliband's decarbonisation agenda amid North Sea drilling controversy.
Category : Policy
UK households can install balcony solar panels from August 27
From August 27, UK households can buy plug-in balcony solar panels after a law change, allowing renters and flat owners to cut energy bills by up to £110 a year.
Liverpool to limit takeaways, betting shops and HMOs
Liverpool aims to avoid a 'race to the bottom' by introducing policies to cap hot food takeaways, betting shops and HMOs in district centres under a new 15-year local plan.
Peace Lily Blooming: 2-Week Stress Reset Method
Peace lilies may bloom with white flowers if you reduce watering for two weeks, a mild 'stress reset' technique recommended by a gardener.
Heating oil protections praised by Stirling MP after price surges
New protections for heating oil customers recommended by the CMA after sharp price rises, praised by Stirling MP Chris Kane.
National Trust: Formby beach 'wild' summer warning
The National Trust warns Formby beach offers a 'wild and natural setting' different from typical seaside, urging visitors to plan ahead and consider alternatives.
Cairngorms fire: Visitors urged to stay away as hotspots remain
Visitors urged to stay away from Cairngorms wildfire areas as substantial hotspots remain, fire crews to stay on scene into next week.
National Portrait Gallery forced to close for a day
The National Portrait Gallery in London has closed for a day due to an unexpected power outage, affecting the Marilyn Monroe exhibition and other facilities.
Free plug-in batteries for low-income homes to cut bills
Plug-in batteries could be given to low-income households under Government proposals to cut energy bills by storing cheap electricity for later use.
Brent Council accused of wasting £138,000 on repainting bridge
A north London council has been criticised for 'wasting public money' over the £138,000 expected cost to paint a bridge in Alperton, with a councillor calling it a 'cosmetic project'.
Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, saving £1,100 each
PM Andy Burnham announces 20% business rate cuts for pubs, clubs and live music venues, saving typical pub £1,100 a year, funded by reviewing reliefs for vape shops.
10 Household Items You Can't Recycle Under New Bin Rules
Many everyday items look recyclable but belong in general waste. From receipts to wet wipes, here's what to do instead.
7 Greek Islands Declare Water Emergencies, Tourists Face Restrictions
Seven Greek islands have declared water emergencies due to drought, leading to pool restrictions, seawater pools, and incentives to skip daily cleaning for tourists.
Burnham's Energy Secretary backed frequent flyer tax
Miatta Fahnbulleh, Andy Burnham's new Energy Secretary, previously called for a Frequent Flyer Levy while at the New Economics Foundation, proposing escalating charges on plane tickets.
10 everyday items you're recycling wrong under new bin rules
Waste management experts reveal 10 common household items that cannot be recycled and should go in general waste, including receipts, Pringles tubes, and crisp packets.
Met Office names 8 UK regions set for heavy rain this weekend
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain across most of the UK this weekend, with up to 32mm in East Yorkshire, while London and the south east see scattered showers.
Biggest Metrolink upgrade: £150m track replacement
Six kilometres of Metrolink track is being replaced in the network's biggest upgrade since 1992, closing Eccles, Trafford Centre and Altrincham lines until August 2.
Manchester to hike fly-tipping fines to £1,000, use cameras
Manchester council plans to increase fly-tipping fines from £700 to £1,000 and deploy 16 portable CCTV cameras to combat the issue, following a 9.2% rise in incidents since 2020.
How Andy Burnham Could End Homelessness in England
Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping as PM. With £68m per year, experts say Housing First, rent caps, and benefits reform are needed.
UPF firms sue governments to block health policies
Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits filed by UPF companies against governments in five countries since 2010 to overturn or delay health policies.
Brazil's São Francisco River project: water for some, none for displaced
Despite official claims that the São Francisco River diversion supplies 12 million people, many displaced by its construction still have no water at all.
Why OpenAI and Anthropic Back AI Regulation
OpenAI and Anthropic lost billions in predicted value after Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched competitive open-source model Kimi K3. They back Australian regulation to set global standards, boost investor confidence, and block Chinese rivals.
Drought Warning Expanded as Millions Face Hosepipe Ban
The National Drought Group warns parts of southern, central and eastern England are near drought, with 13 areas in 'prolonged dry weather' stage and potential hosepipe bans for millions more.
Spain to Ban Smoking on Beaches and Terraces Under New Law
Spain's proposed anti-smoking law would ban smoking and vaping on beaches, bar terraces, and other public spaces, with fines starting at €200.
Log burner ban plan under Burnham with £2,000 fine
Proposals to ban older log burners and tighten solid fuel rules under PM Andy Burnham include fines of £2,000, welcomed by industry and campaigners.
Bowl of Cold Water Cools Rooms Without AC
A simple trick using a bowl of cold water on a windowsill can keep rooms cooler during hot nights, according to energy experts and British Gas.
Cate Blanchett wins planning permission for Cornwall garden
Cate Blanchett has secured planning permission to add a garden and grass drive to her cliffside eco home in Cornwall after months of back and forth with the council.
Cardiff council reviews extreme heat response after hottest June
Cardiff council is reviewing how services coped in extreme heat after record-breaking June temperatures, including the hottest day ever in Wales at 35.9C.
Martin Lewis warns Burnham's VAT cut will be 'mostly eaten up'
Martin Lewis warns Prime Minister Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills will be largely offset by a predicted 3.1% rise in the energy price cap from October 1.
David Attenborough: Hedgehog Garden Tip
Sir David Attenborough advises placing a hole in your fence to create a hedgehog highway, helping these creatures visit and thrive in UK gardens during summer.
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