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‘I couldn’t look’: European farmers on losing crops as the industry collides with worsening drought

Global heating means annual drought losses across Europe could reach €17.5bn. Shipping and power generation are also being affected by low water levels

The Guardian - UK

SSE Airtricity to increase prices from November 1

SSE is to increase standard variable electricity tariff by 4%.

Evening Standard

The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms

Made from glass carbon fibre, they are difficult to break down, but in UK and elsewhere in Europe there are plans to tackle the waste

The Guardian - UK

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Lessons from F1’s Cost Cap applied to cybersecurity

Discover how Formula 1 tactics can revolutionize cybersecurity performance, improve agility, and reduce risk

TechRadar

‘They’re toxic but popular’: businesses wary as they head to Reform’s party conference

Nigel Farage will be wooing corporate guests at the NEC in Birmingham as his party aims to build on recent successes

The Guardian - UK

Three-quarters of small businesses will raise prices - yet nearly half are seeing profits shrink

The number of new businesses registered rose earlier this year but they face a wide range of challenges to thrive

The Independent UK

Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.

Evening Standard

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UK government abandons energy ‘zonal pricing’ plan

Proposal to vary electricity charges in England, Wales and Scotland based on supply and demand dropped in favour of ‘fair and affordable’ single price

The Guardian - UK

UK Government scraps zonal pricing plan in favour of UK-wide energy reform

THE Government will not split the UK into different energy pricing zones but instead reform the existing national pricing system.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to split UK market into energy pricing zones dropped

The Government has decided to retain a single national wholesale price.

Evening Standard

Ed Miliband ditches plans for cheap energy in Scotland, reports say

ED Miliband has reportedly ditched plans to introduce zonal pricing in the UK which would have given Scots cheaper electricity.

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband abandons plan to charge less for electricity in Scotland

Energy minister decides against ‘zonal pricing’ backed by Octopus founder but opposed by many other energy firms

The Guardian - UK

Plans to keep gas plant open could ‘blow hole’ in Scotland's climate targets

ENERGY giant SSE may keep Scotland’s dirtiest power station open until 2040 – 10 years longer than planned – which critics fear could “blow…

The National (Scotland)

Great Britain’s energy networks to get £24bn upgrade but bills to rise

Ofgem approves investment amid push by government to expand UK’s renewables sector

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British Gas owner strikes £20bn gas deal with Norway’s state energy company

Centrica’s 10-year agreement with Equinor helps meet almost 10% of the UK’s needs – enough to supply 5m homes

The Guardian - UK

Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation jump

The blue chip index rose 5.34 points, or 0.06%, to close at 8,786.46, with miners helping offset heavy losses for retailer JD Sports.

The Guardian - UK

Blow to UK’s 2030 clean energy targets as SSE cuts spending on renewables

Developer shrinks five-year investment plans by £3bn blaming policy and planning delays

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Evening Standard

Wall Street falls while FTSE 100 regains losses after US economy shrinks

The American economy contracted by 0.3% in the first three months of the year amid Donald Trump’s threats of sweeping trade tariffs.

The National (Scotland)

Major energy firm to cut jobs and renewables projects in Scotland

SSE is set to cut jobs and scrap several renewable energy projects in Scotland, citing rising costs for the decision ...

The National (Scotland)

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

Evening Standard

FTSE edges lower at close after Wall Street slump

London’s top index finished 7.27 points lower to end the day at 8,658.85.

Evening Standard

Energy giant SSE names new chief executive from inside firm

Current boss Alistair Phillips-Davies said last year that he will retire after 11 years in charge.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to keep Scottish hydro power station open for extra 40 years unveiled

PLANS to expand the lifespan of a Scottish hydro power station by “at least” 400 years have been unveiled.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour slammed over £25k payment from firm behind fossil fuel plant plans

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused by climate campaigners of “hypocrisy” ...

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