3 d. ago What is phantom energy? The hidden electricity drain explained

Leaving devices plugged in can result in phantom energy, which is the power consumed by appliances that draw electricity even when they’re turned off or not in use

Science

5 d. ago Nuclear power hits a record high as it provides 9% of the world's electricity, promising data reveals

Data from the World Nuclear Association reveals that nuclear reactors supplied more electricity than ever before last year.

Events

1 week ago TikTok owner set to launch share buyback valuing company at $330bn

ByteDance plans to offer employees $200.41 per share, up 5.5% from $189.9 six months ago, as revenue growsByteDance, the owner of the short-video app TikTok, is set to launch a new employee share buyback that will value the Chinese technology giant at more than $330bn, driven by continued revenue growth, said three people with knowledge of the matter.The company plans to offer current employees $200.41 per share in the repurchase program, the people said, up 5.5% from $189.90 each it offered them about six months ago which valued ByteDance at roughly $315bn. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Labour donor's firm paid £3.5m to provide 'green' electricity to power Trafalgar Square and City Hall

Details of Ecotricity contract emerge in freedom of information response

Economics

1 week ago All UK car owners must watch out for an urgent text message arriving this month

If you own a car, don't fool for text messages that are landing on phones this month.

Politics

2 w. ago Royal Mail fail to deliver one in four first class letters on time in first months under new ownership approved by ministers

The postal service, which is already under scrutiny after it increased the cost of a first-class stamp to £1.70 in April, is failing to meet the targets imposed by the watchdog.

Politics

2 w. ago Moment man abandons puppy at airport after being told he can't take it on plane

Shocked staff at Hercilio Luz International Airport in Brazil discovered a three-month-old puppy had been abandoned by his owner who wanted to go on holiday. Police are investigating the matter

Politics

2 w. ago Forgotten Man Utd clause that could force Sir Jim Ratcliffe to LEAVE Old Trafford

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe invested in the club 18 months ago but may not be the one to decide when he departs Old Trafford due to a clause in his deal

Politics

2 w. ago Service dog reunited with blind owner two months after being stolen from Chicago backyard

‘Let your eyes be mine and look out for Bam Bam for me, please,’ his concerned owner previously said

Politics

3 w. ago Volkswagen now charges some EV owners a monthly fee to unlock full power from their electric cars

If you thought paying an extra monthly subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to go ad free was bad, VW is now charging a recurring fee to unlock the full power of customers' electric cars.

Transport

3 w. ago Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables

FOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’ Electricity companies are leaking millions of litres of oil underground throughout the UK, the Guardian can reveal.In the past 15 years, 3m litres (660,000 gallons) of oil has been spilt under southern England from cables owned by the electricity distribution company UK Power Networks. But leaks are occurring UK-wide; the largest single leak reported in recent years was in Edinburgh, when 24,000 litres was spilt from a ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) cable. Continue reading...

Science

3 w. ago Tortoise who made daring escape from owner's garden found one MONTH later...THREE miles away

A pet tortoise called Matilda managed to escape from hergarden in Wymondham, Leicesershire, and spent a month on the run - before being discovered in a field three miles away.

Politics

3 w. ago What will Elon Musk’s Tesla Electric powering UK homes mean for energy bills and Powerwall customers

Tesla’s UK energy move could put money back in your pocket ⚡

Economics

4 w. ago Free flea treatment offered to pet owners as experts warn 'a million eggs' could invade

Itch Pet is offering owners their first month of their subscription for free, with dosage tailored to their pets' needs

Events