UK government urges strategic siting of AI data centres to reduce energy costs and emissions
Energy Minister Michael Shanks emphasises the need for strategic placement of AI data centres in the UK to lower household…
15 July 2026
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UK industry faces new grid constraints threatening decarbonisation and growth
New survey finds that 60% of business leaders had experienced some form of grid connection delay
15 July 2026
Awaab’s Law extends protections for social housing tenants
Social landlords face tighter deadlines and tougher penalties from November, as the next phase of Awaab’s Law forces rapid action…
15 July 2026
UK must double down on climate-adaptation spending, says Baroness Brown
Climate Change Committee says more investment needed to support the government’s strategy, which assumes 2°C of warming by 2050
14 July 2026
UK schools face urgent need for climate-proofing as heatwave disrupts learning
Teachers across the UK are struggling to maintain safe learning...
13 July 2026
Heat pump grant of up to £9,000 available for households on oil
Homes in England and Wales now eligible for heat pump grant if using oil
10 July 2026
Energy project cutbacks will pay for defence spending boost
Consequences of the government's decision to boost the armed forces
9 July 2026
MPs approve new target to cut carbon by 87% by 2042
Go-ahead for Seventh Carbon Budget will keep net zero plan on track
9 July 2026
Amey launches energy optimisation pilot in military housing
VoltSmart steps down incoming electrical voltage to reduce energy use and reduce strain on electrical components
12 June 2026
UK electrical industry warns against rushed plug-in solar rollout
Electrical industry bodies caution that the widespread sale of plug-in solar panels in the UK should only proceed once comprehensive…
12 June 2026
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