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Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse

Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Great Britain lead medal table at European Athletics Championships 2026

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

European Athletics Championships 2026 medal table: Standings as Hunt secures sprint double

Great Britain finished second in the medal table at Birmingham 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 12

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Romell Glave storms to gold to seal 100m double for Great Britain

Amy Hunt won the women’s race on Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Canals cool down cities during heatwaves – new research

Canals in Great Britain and Ireland cool city neighbourhoods up to 50 metres from their banks, particularly during heatwaves. That’s the key finding of our new research which modelled the impact of canals on urban temperatures – quantifying their importance for the millions of people who live and work nearby.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Apex Legends ENC Qualifiers Finals: Scores, teams, and more

40 teams are going to the Finals this November.

Dot Esports · Aug 4

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'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

Glenn O'Shea has taken over from Tim Decker as the coach of the men's team pursuit, who beat Great Britain for gold at the Paris Olympics but lost in Glasgow.

AAP · Aug 4

New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar

Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Where to buy plug-in solar panels in the UK as new rules come into force

Plug-in solar panels can legally go on sale in the UK from today

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Government announces exact date plug-in solar panels can be sold

Households in Great Britain will be able to connect approved plug-in solar panels through an ordinary mains socket, with government estimates suggesting potential annual savings of £70 to £110

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Record heat sends online retail sales to five-year high in Great Britain

Soaring temperatures fuel demand for air conditioners and outdoor goods, helping retailers beat expectations in June

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row

Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian Sarah Storey announces retirement

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday night

The Conversation · Jul 6

How the BBC’s Learn Cornish podcast could help boost this minority language

Cornish is part of the Celtic family of languages, traditionally spoken in Cornwall in the south-west of Great Britain. From the medieval period onwards, speakers in the region gradually shifted to English, leaving only a handful with knowledge of Cornish in the far west of Cornwall by the 18th and…

France 24 · Jul 4

250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations.

The Independent UK · Jul 3

F1 British GP LIVE: Charles Leclerc wins Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli drops out of points

Follow live F1 updates from Silverstone as Hamilton battles Antonelli in qualifying

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s

Energy system operator says £89bn needed to deliver clean power targets in 2030s while meeting rising demand

The Independent UK · Jun 29

New build homeowners could be set for £4.5bn payout – here’s who is eligible

A class action lawsuit is being launched on behalf of more than 700,000 people who bought new build homes in Great Britain between October 2015 and June 24 2026

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Why scientists are worried about Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier': How dangerous could disintegration of 'Great Britain-sized' ice shelf be for Earth and humanity?

Antarctica Doomsday Glacier: West Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites, faces imminent danger as its eastern ice shelf nears collapse. While not an overnight disappearance, this event could significantly accelerate ice loss, contributing to rising sea levels over decades. Scientists warn that warmer ocean waters are weakening the shelf, which acts as…

Cycling Weekly · Jun 26

'It’s time for us to step into our potential and deliver more rainbow jerseys' – Lizzie Deignan joins Great Britain Cycling Team as sports director

Former world champion to support road squad at major events towards LA 2028

Cycling News · Jun 26

Former world champion Lizzie Deignan takes up sports director role with British Cycling ahead of LA Olympics

'It’s been over 10 years since my world title so it’s time for us to step into our potential and deliver more rainbow jerseys!' says Brit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Great Britain’s grid operator warns again over power supplies in heatwave

Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning

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