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Renewables generated record share of UK electricity in 2025, data shows

It accounted for 52.5% of electricity generation last year.

Evening Standard

UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister

Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that…

The Independent UK

UK drivers hit with £307m fuel bill after Trump’s Iran war as diesel price climbs to three-year high

Inflation fears as petrol prices soar – but Reeves says no help yet for millions facing higher energy bills

The Independent UK

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UK politics: Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate after he described Jewish security group as ‘cosplayers’ – as it happened

Labour and Liberal Democrats welcome suspension of Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire mayoral candidate, after derogatory remarks about Jewish group

The Guardian - UK

Drivers do not need to slow down or change how they buy fuel – minister

Michael Shanks insisted British drivers did not need to change their habits, despite suggestions from the International Energy Agency.

Evening Standard

Energy price shock and interest rate rises could cause ‘pronounced’ UK recession, economist warns – as it happened

Morgan Stanley warns that UK could fall into a recession at the turn of the year, if energy prices remain high and Bank of England hikes interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’

Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country".

The Independent UK

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UK homeowners to be allowed wind turbines in gardens amid energy crisis

The government continues to push clean energy in response to the current global energy crisis

The Independent UK

Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised

But Michael Shanks says government will not be rushed into plans to reduce costs faced by households due to war in Iran

The Guardian - UK

Government addresses ‘scaremongering’ over UK energy supplies

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The Independent UK

Government ‘stands ready’ to support consumers with energy bills

Energy minister Michael Shanks told MPs ‘we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to consumers’.

Evening Standard

Starmer risks Trump’s wrath with split from US over lifting Russia oil sanctions

Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’

The Independent UK

We may not be running out of gas but we still need a serious strategic gas reserve

While the set-up in Great Britain looks secure for now, the Iran war shows why more storage seems essential

The Guardian - UK

Stargate: Everything we know about Amazon's new Stargate series

Here's our complete guide to all the latest news and details for Prime Video's upcoming sci-fi series Stargate

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Daniel Kaluuya in talks for A24 sci-fi thriller Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

Daniel Kaluuya is in negations to star in director Michael Shanks' upcoming sci-fi thriller Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel.

Total Film

Daniel Kaluuya might be checking into a new horror that sounds like a headwrecking version of Stephen King’s 1408

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Cinemablend

Stargate SG-1 Star Saw Something Pretty Familiar At The Olympics, And Fans Were Quick To Join The ‘Chevron’ Fun

It's just missing a few chevrons...

Evening Standard

Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

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Evening Standard

‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation

Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said projects by MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables could create 460 jobs in the coming years.

Evening Standard

‘New chapter’ for Grangemouth as biotech firm breaks ground on site

MiAlgae’s plans to make fish-free Omega 3 supplements on the site could support more than 300 jobs over the coming years.

The Guardian - UK

Report detailing risk to UK gas security was not one to bury on budget day

Facts in Neso’s stark assessment have been ignored for years – yet running out could be government-toppling event

The Guardian - UK

Energy minister says UK must ‘do whatever it takes’ to avoid gas supply crisis

Official advisers urge government to address situation that could mean homes and businesses going without on coldest days

The Independent UK

Dave Franco talks down ‘nepo-sibling’ status: ‘If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared’

‘Together’ star is the younger brother of actor James Franco

The Independent UK

Chinese firm confirms plans to build UK’s largest wind turbine facility

The new project will create as many as 1,500 jobs

Evening Standard

Chinese firm to build UK’s largest wind turbine factory in Scotland

Ming Yang said the project will see investment of up to £1.5 billion, and create as many as 1,500 jobs.

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