Leading farming union defends solar panels from Tory attacks August 21, 2022 The UK’s largest agricultural body has defended the farming sector’s support of solar panels, despite criticism from both Tory leadership contenders.
Germany will struggle to reach gas storage target warns energy chief August 18, 2022 Germany will struggle to reach its November targets for gas storage levels this winter, warned the country's energy regulator.
Lloyd’s of London tells insurers to halt covering state-backed cyberattacks August 18, 2022 Lloyd’s of London has said its insurers will be required to stop covering state-backed cyberattacks in their standard cyber insurance policies. The centuries-old insurance marketplace told its underwriters to make exclusions for cyberattacks launched by governments and state actors, over concerns such attacks could expose the market to unmanageable losses. “If not managed properly [a [...]
Russia has 38 per cent jump in energy export earnings this year: internal document August 17, 2022 Reuters Higher oil export volumes, coupled with rising gas prices, will boost Russia’s earnings from energy exports to $337.5 billion this year, a 38% rise on 2021, according to an economy ministry document seen by Reuters. The jump in revenues, if it materialises, will help shore up Russia’s economy in the face of waves of [...]
Exclusive: Industry faces £50bn ‘ticking time bomb’ of record energy bills August 17, 2022 UK industry will suffer painfully high energy costs next year, fuelled by soaring wholesale costs.
Germany will run out of gas in less than three months if Russia turns off the taps August 17, 2022 Germany will suffer gas shortages in less than three months if Gazprom cuts off supplies to the continent, warned the country's regulator.
Our kids are getting their news from TikTok – and Putin is using it against us August 17, 2022 Every year, telecoms regulator Ofcom releases a survey on how people consume the news. This year’s winner was TikTok, the fastest growing news source between 2020 and 2022. In the UK, the Chinese-owned app was as popular for news as Sky News’ website and app. Among teenagers in particular – those between 12 and 15 [...]
European Commission targets raw material ramp-up to meet green future August 16, 2022 The European Commission is hoping to boost production of homegrown raw materials needed for green energy to reduce its reliance on Russia.
UK’s largest gas storage site could be reopened within weeks to ease winter crisis August 16, 2022 Centrica could pump natural gas into the UK's largest storage facility in a matter of weeks after it was cleared to reopen by inspectors.
Westbrooke Associates: Investment Strategies for Turbulent Times August 16, 2022 Many factors are attributed to 2022 being one of the most volatile global markets on record. Averse to instability and the unknown, currently, markets are enduring rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Taking into consideration the Ukraine conflict, disruption of Russian energy exports, rising food costs and energy prices, it’s no wonder that market volatility is [...]