A curated roundup of UK energy headlines and policy developments from the last 24 hours.
Energy | The Guardian
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Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire
We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve While the UK is only marginally involved in the war in the Middle East in military terms, the ramifi…2026-04-03T09:00:48.000Z -
Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals
Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco Google’s plan for a partnership with a natural gas power plant that could provide energy for one of its datacenters in Texas was une…2026-04-02T18:55:08.000Z -
Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says
Former government adviser Polly Billington urges bigger steps to shield people in UK from effects of Iran war Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer should convene a global energy summit of the same order as Gordon Brown’s response to the 200…2026-04-02T17:31:34.000Z
Octopus Energy Blog
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Highway to hope: there's one clear winner in the AC/DC war
Bi-directional charging turns your EV into a power plant, but a "format war" is brewing. AC vs DC: which wins? We explain why AC is the Netflix to DC's Blu-ray - and how backing the right tech could unlock free charging.
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Tumble dryer hacks: how to cut your bills
Tumble dryers are energy hogs, adding up to £190 a year to to your bills. Can't quit the habit? From hidden "eco" buttons to the weirdly satisfying fluff filter ritual, here are five hacks to cut costs without sacrificing fluffy towels.
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