Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchase The Guardian - UK · May 7
King Charles Reminds Congress of the Importance of ‘Checks and Balances’ in an Address In a move that the Founding Fathers would never have anticipated, King Charles III of the United Kingdom gave a speech about the importance of checks and balances in government. The United States gained independence on July 4, 1776, from Great Britain—nearly 250 years later, their king has given an… The Mary Sue · Apr 30
Private rents in Great Britain stop rising for first time since 2017 More landlords having to cut prices to secure tenants, Rightmove data shows The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
UK gas supply ‘will meet demand over the summer’ despite Middle East crisis National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe The Independent UK · Apr 13
Gas supplies ‘can meet British demand over summer’ despite Iran war disruption National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Remote working tribunal cases in Great Britain fall for first time since Covid Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts say The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
Under-strength GB reach Billie Jean King Cup finals after ‘crazy’ win over Australia Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage combined to win the doubles and give Great Britain an unassailable 3-0 lead The Independent UK · Apr 11
Australia stunned by Britain in BJK Cup upset Great Britain have routed favourites Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie in Melbourne, relegating Sam Stosur's team to November's playoffs. AAP · Apr 11
'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag Australia are hot favourites for the BJK Cup qualifying tie against Great Britain in Melbourne, but are wary of the understrength visitors. AAP · Apr 9
'An immediate yes': Gibson jumps at BJK Cup chance Talia Gibson says there's no temptation to focus on her rankings rise and turn her back on playing for Australia in the BJK Cup tie against Great Britain. AAP · Apr 7
Rising star Jones ready for Brits in tennis Cup clash A year ago teenager Emerson Jones was the "orange girl" but could now be a key cog as Australia looks to down Great Britain in the BJK Cup tie in Melbourne. AAP · Apr 6
Roll Call · Apr 1 Congress awaits a royal address from King Charles During the nation’s 250th anniversary, the British are coming — this time by invitation. His Majesty Charles III, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 28, House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday. “The relationship between…
AAP · Mar 31 Jones gets dream Aussie call up for BJK Cup clash Aussie teenager Emerson Jones could become one of the youngest female internationals after being named in the Billie Jean King Cup squad to face Great Britain
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs
The Conversation · Mar 30 Decades of hostility between Iran and the US were preceded by a little-remembered century-long friendship The British- and American-backed plot to overthrow Iran’s prime minister in 1953 laid the groundwork for the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and decades of hostility with the U.S. that have now culminated in a war launched on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Brilliant Keely Hodgkinson wins maiden world title in golden night for Great Britain IN FULL
Evening Standard · Mar 22 Keely Hodgkinson storms to 800m title on golden night for Great Britain at World Indoor Championships Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery also triumph in Poland in the 1500m and pole vault respectively
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21 Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’ Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts say
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Who is Georgia Hunter Bell? Team GB captain for World Indoor Championships Georgia Hunter Bell, 32, is leading the 26-member squad as captain for the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland. She’s an Olympic, World and European medallist who will take to the start line in the women’s 1500m Saturday, looking to…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Household energy bills in Great Britain ‘could rise to almost £2,000 a year’ amid Iran war shock Consultancy forecasts typical £1,972 annual dual fuel bill as conflict pushes UK’s gas market past three-year highs
Motorsport · Mar 16 WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures three-year deal Rallying's top tier will return to Great Britain next year for the first time since 2019
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15 Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal UK Sport will up their performance target for the Winter Paralympics after Great Britain returned from the Milano-Cortina Games with just one medal