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Government downplays energy grid blackout risk amid extreme heatwave

Whistleblowers claimed that Neso 'failed to meet the grid security standards put in place to prevent blackouts'

The Independent UK

Labour ‘scaremongering’ to pressure Scotland into new nuclear, experts warn

LABOUR ministers are “scaremongering” in the hope of pressuring Scotland into building new nuclear power stations, a group of energy experts has…

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister refuses to answer question on SNP Government and UK nuclear plans

A LABOUR energy minister has refused to say if the Scottish Government was consulted before the UK Government published a report on building new…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour civil war over 'General Election' demand from minister

TOP Labour ministers are at odds after one of Keir Starmer’s staunchest loyalists demanded a General Election in the event the Prime Minister…

The National (Scotland)

The Last Time Stargate Got Canceled, A Writer Worked In One Of The Show's Most Graphic Jokes In Revenge

He's ready to spill the tea

Cinemablend

'Are You Kidding Me?' Michael Shanks Is Even More Up In Arms About Stargate's Cancellation After Amazon's Post

There's more fallout from the decision.

Cinemablend

The ‘Save Stargate’ Campaign Has Already Begun, And Michael Shanks Is Leading The Charge

Shanks and the fans aren't backing down.

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GB Energy 'scandal' blasted yet again as latest staffing numbers revealed

Labour have been slammed yet again over the 'scandal' of GB Energy after the latest figures revealed the vast majority of staff it has hired are not…

The National (Scotland)

MPs reject Tory bid to issue new North Sea oil and gas licences

A BID to permit licences to explore new oil and gas fields has been rejected by MPs

The National (Scotland)

UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid supply fears

Government request follows contingency planning to stop planes being grounded if Iran war supply shocks continue

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says

Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says

The Guardian - UK

Why Michael Shanks Was So ‘Surprised’ When Stargate SG-1 Finally Got Canceled

A Stargate Sg-1 alum had a surprising take on the show's cancelation.

Cinemablend

UK’s largest power-generating solar farm approved amid energy crisis

The Springwell Solar Farm, an 800-megawatt development in Lincolnshire, given green light

The Independent UK

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

It accounted for 52.5% of electricity generation last year.

Evening Standard

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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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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 Independent 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

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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

Government addresses ‘scaremongering’ over UK energy supplies

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Evening Standard

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’.

The Independent UK

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’

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