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UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor
Equinor warns it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
October 6, 2026PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
October 1, 2026UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
October 1, 2026Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
September 29, 2026National museums to stay free for all visitors
It follows discussions about whether charging tourists could boost museums' finances.
September 29, 2026Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
September 28, 2026Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption in UK
Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.
September 21, 2026Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.
September 18, 2026Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
September 14, 2026UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
September 11, 2026Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
September 9, 2026Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The funding will be used to build two more launchpads.
September 8, 2026Explainer: Options for UK finance minister Healey to tax wealth in October's budget - Reuters
Explainer: Options for UK finance minister Healey to tax wealth in October's budget Reuters
September 7, 2026Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
September 3, 2026Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
September 3, 2026Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
August 29, 2026How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
August 28, 2026Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
August 26, 2026Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
August 10, 2026Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
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UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor
Anders Opedal said Equinor would have to take "a hard view" about future investments in the UK if it were to reject new drilling Oil giant Equinor has warned it may shun further investments in the UK
UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, the BBC understands. The talks come after President Donald Trump threatened to ban die
PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
A long-awaited decision on the Rosebank oil field is expected soon The prime minister has been warned that approving a controversial oil field risks contravening his own sanctions on illegal Israeli
National museums to stay free for all visitors
Egyptian sculptures are among the collection at the British Museum in London Overseas visitors will not be charged to enter England's national museums after ministers decided against changing the uni
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
It was a significant announcement from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his plans for the triple lock after the general election. It will reverberate well beyond the hall. For months, I have heard sugg
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
Avanti West Coast train services will be nationalised from March next year, the government has announced. "For years, we've heard stories of Avanti underperforming, with passengers left paying the pr
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Watch: 'I couldn't believe it' - Scottish airports see flights cancelled again Airlines have criticised the UK's air traffic control system after a second technical problem in two weeks caused major
Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction which Sir Chris Bryant reposted, saying the UK government funded it Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has questione
Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
Production was halted at Speciality Steel's sites in Rotherham (pictured), Stocksbridge and Wednesbury earlier this year A plan to nationalise the UK's third-largest steelworks is being developed by
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected the idea of creating a so-called "kill switch" to stop a dangerous attack from rogue AI. The proposal to create a legal mechanism for the UK to switch off an AI model i
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
"The power imbalance is just so big" between builders and homeowners, says Sheri Ingram A rogue builder tore Sheri Ingram's home apart and "disappeared off the face of the Earth" with £14,000. In Fe
Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The funding will be used to build two more launchpads The UK government has announced investment of £30m in SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland as part of a new national space strategy. A spaceport spoke
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The Jackdaw gas platform and drilling rig stand east of Aberdeen in the North Sea The UK government is set to give the go-ahead for a controversial new gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC un
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Households across the UK are being warned to brace for higher energy bills this winter as European countries scramble to replenish their natural gas stores before the weather dips. Wholesale natural
How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
Richard Stone's forecasting team operates 24/7, every day of the year At the Met Office headquarters, the screens in one corner of the control centre are focussed on close up imagery of the Sun. It
Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
A mountain of discarded fridges at a dump in Manchester A mountain of broken fridges is building up in waste centres across England and Wales, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. This
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
A solar panel on a balcony in Germany where homes are using plug-ins for power Plug-in solar panels will be hitting the shelves of DIY shops and High Street retailers after the government changed the
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Subscriptions will be easier to cancel and companies will be compelled to make it clear when contracts auto-renew at a higher price, Andy Burnham has announced. The prime minister is also planning to
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers. The tech giant has not told BBC New