Drax exploring £3bn expansion drive with North American biomass plants December 19, 2021 Drax is scouting locations for biomass-powered generation plants with carbon capture technology, according to The Sunday Times.
Octopus Energy expands into India after announcing green energy deal with Sterlite Power December 19, 2021 Octopus Energy will work with Sterlite Power to strengthen India’s renewable infrastructure and help decarbonise the country.
Germany to ban UK travellers to slow Omicron spread December 19, 2021 Germany will ban most travellers from the UK tonight as it tries to slow the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Modellers exclude South Africa data indicating Omicron is milder than Delta variant, reveals SAGE expert December 19, 2021 Potential best-case scenarios where the Omicron variant is milder than the Delta variant are pointless, according to Graham Medley.
Sadiq Khan declares ‘major incident’ in London as Omicron cases surge December 18, 2021 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan declared a "major incident" in the capital amid deepening fears of a fourth lockdown as Omicron cases surge.
Fears of Russian invasion rise as Kremlin sends demands to Nato and US December 18, 2021 Russia has sent a list of demands to NATO as the country amasses more and more troops near Ukraine's eastern border.
Chaos at Dover as people rush to reach France ahead of travel deadline December 18, 2021 Thousands of people waited through the night at the Port of Dover to reach France ahead of looming new travel restrictions.
England could face two-week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown after Christmas December 18, 2021 Dark clouds are looming over the festive season with ministers planning a circuit breaker lockdown after Christmas to tackle the Omicron variant.
Premier League hit by Covid-19 cases with more fixtures called off December 18, 2021 Premier League chiefs will talk with football clubs next week as the spread of the Omicron variant leads to more and more cancelled fixtures.
Case dismissed: Downing Street in disarray as head of parties inquiry quits December 18, 2021 Simon Case will no longer lead the investigation into Downing Street parties last Christmas after reports his own office held one.
