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John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31
Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31
Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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UK fuel duty set to rise for first time in more than 15 years
Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
UK fuel duty set to rise for first time in more than 15 years
Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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Reeves makes bold pledge to cut £150 from energy bills
The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reeves makes bold pledge to cut £150 from energy bills
The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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Oil glut predicted to drive prices down to 20-year low
Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Oil glut predicted to drive prices down to 20-year low
Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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#Budget2025 rumour: Gov may be planning 3p per mile EV charge
Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
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Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
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November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#Budget2025 rumour: Gov may be planning 3p per mile EV charge
Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
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Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
shorturl.at/W8eMd
North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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Rachel Reeves decides against cutting VAT on energy bills in Budget
The Chancellor is expected to remove some social and environmental levies from electricity bills instead, for example those that fund energy efficiency in low income or vulnerable households.
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The Chancellor is expected to remove some social and environmental levies from electricity bills instead, for example those that fund energy efficiency in low income or vulnerable households.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Rachel Reeves decides against cutting VAT on energy bills in Budget
The Chancellor is expected to remove some social and environmental levies from electricity bills instead, for example those that fund energy efficiency in low income or vulnerable households.
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The Chancellor is expected to remove some social and environmental levies from electricity bills instead, for example those that fund energy efficiency in low income or vulnerable households.
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Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal
As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants.
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As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal
As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants.
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As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants.
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Tehran shrouded in thick smog as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy crisis
Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
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Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tehran shrouded in thick smog as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy crisis
Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
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Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
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More than three-quarters of retirees worried about heating during winter
New polling shows 78% of retirees are concerned about the winter months with 83% worried about the cost of heating.
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New polling shows 78% of retirees are concerned about the winter months with 83% worried about the cost of heating.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
More than three-quarters of retirees worried about heating during winter
New polling shows 78% of retirees are concerned about the winter months with 83% worried about the cost of heating.
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New polling shows 78% of retirees are concerned about the winter months with 83% worried about the cost of heating.
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Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the developing world.
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Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the developing world.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the developing world.
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Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the developing world.
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US companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump
An analysis of attendance lists shows there were 60 representatives of Fortune 100 companies at the Brazil event, compared with 50 at last year's in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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An analysis of attendance lists shows there were 60 representatives of Fortune 100 companies at the Brazil event, compared with 50 at last year's in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
US companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump
An analysis of attendance lists shows there were 60 representatives of Fortune 100 companies at the Brazil event, compared with 50 at last year's in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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An analysis of attendance lists shows there were 60 representatives of Fortune 100 companies at the Brazil event, compared with 50 at last year's in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis but it is still in that fight, the UN climate chief has said in Belém, Brazil, after a bitterly contested Cop30 reached a deal.
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The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis but it is still in that fight, the UN climate chief has said in Belém, Brazil, after a bitterly contested Cop30 reached a deal.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis but it is still in that fight, the UN climate chief has said in Belém, Brazil, after a bitterly contested Cop30 reached a deal.
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The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis but it is still in that fight, the UN climate chief has said in Belém, Brazil, after a bitterly contested Cop30 reached a deal.
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Rail fares in England to be frozen in 2026
The measure represents the first time in 30 years that rail fares are set to be frozen, aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis and promoting low-carbon travel options.
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The measure represents the first time in 30 years that rail fares are set to be frozen, aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis and promoting low-carbon travel options.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Rail fares in England to be frozen in 2026
The measure represents the first time in 30 years that rail fares are set to be frozen, aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis and promoting low-carbon travel options.
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The measure represents the first time in 30 years that rail fares are set to be frozen, aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis and promoting low-carbon travel options.
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EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
There will also be money to create more charging points, and a consultation on helping people without driveways to charge their cars.
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There will also be money to create more charging points, and a consultation on helping people without driveways to charge their cars.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
There will also be money to create more charging points, and a consultation on helping people without driveways to charge their cars.
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There will also be money to create more charging points, and a consultation on helping people without driveways to charge their cars.
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The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
Read more below 👇
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November 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Under Ofgem's energy price cap for January to March 2026, the typical dual fuel bill will remain stable (rising by just 0.2% or around 30p) but in real terms will fall by £37 once adjusted for inflation.
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As the COP30 draws to a close in Belém, Brazil, analysis reveals how vulnerable food imports to the UK from the host country are to the impacts of climate change.
“British families are already paying the price at the tills for climate extremes hitting both here and abroad."
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“British families are already paying the price at the tills for climate extremes hitting both here and abroad."
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November 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As the COP30 draws to a close in Belém, Brazil, analysis reveals how vulnerable food imports to the UK from the host country are to the impacts of climate change.
“British families are already paying the price at the tills for climate extremes hitting both here and abroad."
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“British families are already paying the price at the tills for climate extremes hitting both here and abroad."
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The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
Read more below 👇
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November 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The UK’s dependency on fossil fuels has led to direct economic impacts of £183bn in the last four years following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest assessment of the costs.
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