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SSE unveils £33bn plan to upgrade UK electricity networks with £2bn investor backing
Energy giant SSE has announced a landmark £33 billion investment programme to modernise the UK’s electricity infrastructure, describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to transform how power is generated, transmitted and distributed across the country. The Perth-based company said the five-year plan, running to 2029–30, will see it raise £2Continue Reading
Starmer backs Streeting and refutes ‘completely unacceptable’ No 10 leaks over ‘coup attempt’: Latest
Starmer ‘lost confidence of his party and trust of British people’, Badenoch says Sir Keir Starmer “has lost control of his Government, he’s lost the confidence of his party, and lost the trust of the British people”, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Mrs Badenoch said:Continue Reading
Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thousands of staff at aerospace firm Leonardo have walked out in a dispute over pay,Continue Reading
Finally, scientists have given us all the permission we needed to yell at seagulls
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I’m a Celebrity 2025 gets pivotal shake-up that will change ITV series for better
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter I’m a Celebrity is undergoing a shake-up to ensure the fresh crop of contestants don’t face repeated Bushtucker Trials.Continue Reading
Supermarket discounts drive grocery inflation down to 4.7% ahead of chancellor’s budget
Grocery price inflation eased to its lowest level in more than two years last month as supermarkets increased discounts to attract cost-conscious shoppers in the run-up to the chancellor’s budget and the Christmas trading season. According to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator, grocery inflation slowed to 4.7 per centContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic grilled by Piers Morgan on net worth in awkward conversation
Novak Djokovic refused to reveal his net worth to Piers Morgan when the two men sat down for an interview. The Serbian star is one of the wealthiest sportspeople on the planet after enjoying a sensational career on the tennis court. Djokovic, who moved to Greece earlier this year, isContinue Reading
Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The owner of Royal Mail has said it will not roll out changes that willContinue Reading
Politics latest: Streeting hits out at ‘self-destructive’ No 10 claims that he is plotting to oust Starmer
Wes Streeting: Those spreading Labour leadership rumours have been watching too much Celebrity Traitors Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Wes Streeting has hit out at claimsContinue Reading
Carnivorous ‘marsupial lion’ once roamed Australia, scientists find
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A version of the mythical Australian “drop bear”, a carnivorous marsupial resembling a koala, actually lived on the continent at leastContinue Reading