Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
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Police accused of ‘homophobic assumptions’ over victims of blackmail on Grindr
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.
Facial recognition could be used more widely by police under plans
A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology by more police forces.
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England
The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028.
Royals lay out festive greeting at glittering state banquet
Germany’s president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK.
Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme
The party warns the country is facing a “lost generation of farmers” with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.
Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election
A backbencher’s bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament.
Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a “nasty cut to the head”.
Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her “full support” to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.
Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most “harrowing […]