15 h. ago Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people

Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructureA quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, potentially threatening the health of more than 2 billion people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.A damning new report by Amnesty International, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found that more than 18,300 oil, gas and coal sites are currently distributed across 170 countries worldwide, occupying a vast area of the Earth’s surface. Continue reading...

Events

35 h. ago British couple cut romantic Greece holiday short after bars and restaurants close for winter

Leah Williams shared the reality of booking a holiday to Greece in October - as she claims she and her partner's romantic trip was cut short due to bad weather, empty beaches and 'having nothing to do.'

Politics

41 h. ago Scots could save £700 on fuel bills if 'social tariff' introduced by UK Government

EXCLUSIVE: The introduction of a social tariff could benefit more than 660,000 households in Scotland and lift 202,000 out of extreme fuel poverty.

Economics

55 h. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering £150 rebate to help cut winter fuel bills

Eligible people in Scotland may need to claim this year’s £150 Warm Home Discount.

Economics

60 h. ago Families across Scotland urged to claim free support to cut winter energy bills by around £350

People can apply for funding for wall insulation, loft insulation, draught-proofing, renewables and central heating - including new air source heat pumps or gas boilers.

Economics

3 d. ago Scots wanting to save money should never leave these 4 appliances on standby

With energy bills rising, an engineer has some handy tips on how to cut down costs this winter.

Politics

4 d. ago Cut energy bills by ditching Miliband's renewables subsidies rather than dropping VAT, Green pressure group tells Reeves, as Tories launch new broadside against Ed's Net Zero drive

The Green Alliance think tank has told the Chancellor that measures including scrapping renewables subsidies could reduce the average household fuel bill by £178 a year by 2030.

Events

4 d. ago The 3 ways government could reduce energy bills for UK households without removing VAT

Green Alliance says the measures could reduce the typical household fuel bill by £178 a year

Politics

5 d. ago Warning issued to UK households looking to cut energy bills this winter

Steps such as turning off your heating could leave households facing hefty repair bills

Events

8 d. ago Radiator dial trick could cut families' heating bills this winter

An expert said radiators in bedrooms should be kept on a specific number to keep the room between 15 and 20 degrees

Society

1 week ago The simple ‘pension trick’ that lets you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments despite earning more than £35,000

MILLIONS of pensioners will receive help with energy bills this winter after a government U-turn restored the Winter Fuel Payment to most older people. The payment, worth up to £300, is meant to help with rising heating bills and will begin arriving in bank accounts from next week. Most people won't need to apply, but...

Economics

2 w. ago Families across Scotland to receive letter this week confirming £150 energy bill rebate

More than 240,000 households across Scotland will qualify for the Warm Home Discount scheme for the first time this winter.

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of who will get £150 energy bill help as letters go out

Hundreds of thousands of households can expect to receive the Government letter

Economics

2 w. ago Poll warns scrapping major lifeline for pensioners would spark outrage like Winter Fuel cut

Some 75% of voters would view ending traditional terrestrial TVas a “betrayal”, and more than half say protecting it for an extended period would be important in deciding their vote

Events

2 w. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering free electric blankets and more this winter

Energy customers across the UK could access to a variety of freebies

Science

2 w. ago British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO offering free electric blankets and air fryers this winter

As the cost of living crisis continues to impact households across the UK, some of the nations largest energy suppliers are offering a range of support to customers this winter

Society

3 w. ago Top UK energy suppliers offering free electric blankets to certain customers this winter

The initiatives could help people save up to £300 a year

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of people who won't get DWP £150 discount off energy bills this year

Gov.uk says the annual Warm Home Discount Scheme will reopen at the end of October 2025

Economics

3 w. ago Drivers would see annual bills rise by £100 if Chancellor allows 5p

The Road Haulage Association says the end of the 5p cut would trigger a £7.3billion jump in household living costs between now and 2029.

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves plans to help struggling households in the Budget 'by cutting VAT on fuel bills' 

Rachel Reeves (pictured) said she was planning 'targeted action to deal with cost of living challenges' as she battles to reduce soaring inflation while balancing the books.

Economics