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Torness Nuclear Power Station, near Dunbar, in Scotland (Danny Lawson/PA)
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Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure

Four of Britain’s five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UK's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey pose with military personell at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst during day two of The Amir of the State of Qatar state visit to the United Kingdom on December 04, 2024 in Camberley, England. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS
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Qatar to invest $1.3 billion in climate technology in Britain

The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries to accelerate development of clean tech.

The sun sets over the capital’s skyline as warm temperatures, wind and emissions combined to trigger a ‘high’ alert for air pollution, in London, Britain, June 13, 2023.   REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo
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Britain seeks views on including shipping in carbon market from 2026

Britain's Emissions Trading Scheme is part of its wider efforts to meet climate targets.

Members of the Unite union march and rally at the Scottish Parliament in protest at Petroineos plans to close Grangemouth oil refinery.
EconomyFuelNewsOilPolitics

Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Scotland’s Grangemouth refinery

The Scottish and UK governments have commissioned a study that will look at options for the long-term future of the site.

South Humber Bank power station is owned by Daniel Kretinsky’s EP UK Investments (Alamy/PA)
BusinessFuelNatural GasNews

Royal Mail buyer Kretinsky’s UK gas power plants made bumper profit after energy crisis

Daniel Kretinsky’s gas power plant near Hull brought in £141 million of pre-tax profit last year, following a period of “exceptionally high” commodity...

The Finance Bill, if passed, would raise the rate of energy (oil and gas) profits levy (Andrew Milligan/PA)
BusinessEconomyNatural GasNewsOilPoliticsRegulations

Tax rise for North Sea oil and gas could ‘kill goose that lays the golden egg’

Raising tax on North Sea oil and gas profits could “kill the goose that lays the golden egg” and threaten the transition to...

A panoramic view of London's skyline, featuring tall skyscrapers in the distance.
BusinessEmissionsEnvironmentNews

Government-backed review to explore sustainability benefits for small businesses

A government-backed review has been launched to help small UK businesses boost profits through sustainability.

Ed Miliband and Sir Keir Starmer committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 (Rebecca Speare-Cole/PA)
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Miliband warns of ‘extreme’ climate change impacts in UK while defending COP29

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warns climate change impacts in Britain will worsen without action, defending government emission targets.

FILE PHOTO: A sign directing towards electric vehicle charging points is seen in a car park in Manchester, Britain, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition

Britain will consult on its zero-emission vehicle mandate but maintain the 2030 deadline for phasing out petrol and diesel car sales.

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