7 h. ago Brits issued winter energy supply warning with ‘tight days’ ahead

Neso added that imports will be available when needed to help cover demand

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7 h. ago Britain could face ‘tight days’ in winter energy supply, grid operator warns

Early data has suggested that ‘tight days’ are most likely to take place in early December or mid-January.

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7 h. ago Blackout warning risk during two months this winter if there are ‘tight days’, says energy system regulator

WARNINGS of potential blackouts this winter have been issued, with "tight days" for energy supply expected in early December and mid-January. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has warned that there may still be tight periods this winter where electricity supply struggles to meet demand. In these cases, system notices could be issued to increase...

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46 h. ago ‘Cosy and warm’ platform UGG alternatives are now £30 in Amazon Prime Day deal

Amazon has just slashed the price of its ‘cosy and warm’ winter boots to £30 in a great Prime Day deal, with shoppers saying they look just like a pair of platform UGGs

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63 h. ago Brits should plant 5 flowers now to avoid a 'drab' winter garden

Gardeners are urged to plant certain flowers in their garden now to ensure vibrant winter blooms and add some much-needed colour to the garden during the gloomy days of winter

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3 d. ago 'Mediterranean jewel' has 22C temperatures in winter and 300 days of sun

The Mediterranean isle is a popular holiday hotspot for Brits - and for good reason

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6 d. ago People born 'one day late' to miss out on £300 winter fuel payment after government change

The payment is back online next year - but some Brits won't be eligible because the pension age is changing in 2026

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7 d. ago Clothes airer worth £65 that 'dries clothes quicker' is slashed to £5 with money

Wave goodbye to waiting for sunny and dry days this autumn and winter as this 'fabulous' airer offers an affordable solution to keeping laundry dry all year round - and right now, it's up for grabs for £5

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9 d. ago Disasters like wildfires and floods are multiplying. US schools are training students to combat them

From California to North Carolina, high schools and colleges are offering classes in fire science, search and rescue, and ecological sustainabilityThis story is from the Hechinger ReportGavin Abundis watched as firefighter Adrian Chairez demonstrated how he uses pulleys and harnesses to rappel down buildings. “You’ve probably seen it in the movies where they’re going down Mission: Impossible style,” Chairez said with a laugh one day this past winter as he prepared to step off a tower. “We get to do that.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Belarus proposes a new nuclear plant to supply energy to Russian

Belarus has unveiled proposals to build a second nuclear power plant capable of supplying energy to Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine

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2 w. ago M&S' 'cosy' and 'warm' jumper is 'perfect for chilly winter days'

The jumper is part of the M&S Collection and is available in dark burgundy as well as hazelnut and olive

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2 w. ago Hungary refuses to stop buying Russian oil despite Trump’s Nato demand

Foreign minister says getting energy supplies elsewhere is a ‘nice dream’ while describing western European officials as ‘fanatics’Hungary will not wean itself off Russian energy supplies, the country’s foreign minister has told the Guardian, despite the White House’s demand for Nato allies to stop buying Russian oil.Donald Trump has demanded that Europe halt Russian oil imports, but in an interview on the sidelines of the 80th annual session of the UN general assembly, Péter Szijjártó said: “We can’t ensure the safe supply [of energy products] for our country without Russian oil or gas sources,” while adding that he “understood” Trump’s approach. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Al Pacino on Dog Day Afternoon at 50: ‘It plays more today than it even did then’

The 85-year-old actor talks the legacy of his stirring 1975 drama, his love of YouTube, fake death rumours and why he won’t discuss politicsThe lions of 1970s cinemas are now lions in winter. “I’m so sad about Redford,” says Al Pacino, a day after the death of Robert Redford, his fellow octogenarian actor. “I liked him so much. He was such a sweetheart.”Perhaps it is because he is currently filming King Lear that Pacino is preoccupied with our collective crawl toward death. He recently rewatched his younger self in Dog Day Afternoon, a Hollywood classic that celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday, and was struck by how many of the cast are now gone. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

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4 w. ago Medik8's 'magic in a jar' face cream not only injects moisture into dry winter skin but reduces wrinkles 'in 7 days'

"Medik8’s Advanced Night Ceramide has been a game-changer for me. In just seven days, I’ve seen a noticeable difference in the smoothness of my skin"

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