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UK closes its last coal-fired power plant
UK becomes the first major economy to stop burning coal for electricity, closing its last power plant
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant will close on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
The end of an era: Britain closes last coal-fired plant to pursue renewable energy
A new era of renewable energy begins with the closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant on Sept. 30. The shutdown makes Britain the first nation from the Group of Seven major economies to phase out coal.
Britain's Last Coal-Fired Electricity Plant Is Closing. It Ends 142 Years of Coal Power in the UK
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar station in central England is finishing its final shift at midnight after more than half a century of turning coal into power.
UK economy, Q2
UK revises down economic growth but signs of strength remain
British economic output grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, slightly slower than previously thought, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Monday.
UK economy grew less than thought in spring
UK economic growth between April and June was less than previously estimated, according to official figures. Gross domestic product (GDP) - which measures all the economic activity of companies, governments and people in a country - rose by 0.5%, down from an initial reading of 0.6%.
UK economy grows by 0.5% in Q2 in win for Britons
The UK economy grew for the second quarter of 2024 as the country moves further away from the the threat of recession, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Economic output in Britain jumped by 0.
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Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK
Conservative leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat has warned against his party becoming Reform UK, as he made his pitch to party ...
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Pensioner, 96, thought to be oldest person in UK to be convicted of dangerous driving
June Mills hit two fellow bridge players, killing Brenda Joyce, as she mounted the kerb in her Vauxhall Corsa last year ...
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UK house prices rise 0.7% in September, Nationwide says
British house prices rose by a higher-than-expected 0.7% in September from August, with the annual growth rate hitting 3.2%, ...
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Plans for UK-wide ‘Not for EU’ labelling dropped
The labels are required here as part of the UK's deal with the EU to reduce checks on British products entering NI.
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Tata Steel: UK's biggest steelworks shuts down final furnace after more than 100 years
The UK's biggest steelworks has shut down production after more than 100 years, leading to thousands of job losses across ...
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UK’s top civil servant Simon Case announces resignation after ministers demanded his sacking
Cabinet secretary Simon Case has announced he will stand down at the end of this year on health grounds but only after The ...
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on MSN
UK financial changes coming in October 2024: What you need to know
UK households are set to face significant financial changes starting next month with increased energy bills due to a 10 per ...
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UK becomes first G7 nation to exit coal-fired power
The country has been burning coal to make electricity since 1882 but the last remaining plant, in Nottinghamshire, is being ...
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Coldplay resale tickets: Where to get cheapest tickets for UK tour dates now
Coldplay fans were left elated after the band announced a slue of stadium tour dates earlier this month, including shows ...
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UK foreign minister repeats calls for ceasefire after talk with Blinken on Middle East
British foreign minister David Lammy repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire amid reports of a potential escalation in the ...
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