Why Michael Shanks Was So ‘Surprised’ When Stargate SG-1 Finally Got Canceled A Stargate Sg-1 alum had a surprising take on the show's cancelation. Cinemablend · Apr 14
UK’s largest power-generating solar farm approved amid energy crisis The Springwell Solar Farm, an 800-megawatt development in Lincolnshire, given green light The Independent UK · Apr 8
Renewables generated record share of UK electricity in 2025, data shows It accounted for 52.5% of electricity generation last year. Evening Standard · Apr 2
UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that… The Independent UK · Mar 25
UK drivers hit with £307m fuel bill after Trump’s Iran war as diesel price climbs to three-year high Inflation fears as petrol prices soar – but Reeves says no help yet for millions facing higher energy bills The Independent UK · Mar 24
UK politics: Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate after he described Jewish security group as ‘cosplayers’ – as it happened Labour and Liberal Democrats welcome suspension of Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire mayoral candidate, after derogatory remarks about Jewish group The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Drivers do not need to slow down or change how they buy fuel – minister Michael Shanks insisted British drivers did not need to change their habits, despite suggestions from the International Energy Agency. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Energy price shock and interest rate rises could cause ‘pronounced’ UK recession, economist warns – as it happened Morgan Stanley warns that UK could fall into a recession at the turn of the year, if energy prices remain high and Bank of England hikes interest rates The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’ Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country". The Independent UK · Mar 24
UK homeowners to be allowed wind turbines in gardens amid energy crisis The government continues to push clean energy in response to the current global energy crisis The Independent UK · Mar 18
Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised But Michael Shanks says government will not be rushed into plans to reduce costs faced by households due to war in Iran The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Government ‘stands ready’ to support consumers with energy bills Energy minister Michael Shanks told MPs ‘we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to consumers’. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Starmer risks Trump’s wrath with split from US over lifting Russia oil sanctions Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’ The Independent UK · Mar 13
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 We may not be running out of gas but we still need a serious strategic gas reserve While the set-up in Great Britain looks secure for now, the Iran war shows why more storage seems essential
Total Film · Feb 17 Stargate: Everything we know about Amazon's canceled Stargate series Here's our complete guide to all that could have been with Prime Video's shelved sci-fi series Stargate
BANG Premier · Feb 16 Daniel Kaluuya in talks for A24 sci-fi thriller Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Daniel Kaluuya is in negations to star in director Michael Shanks' upcoming sci-fi thriller Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel.
Total Film · Feb 15 Daniel Kaluuya might be checking into a new horror that sounds like a headwrecking version of Stephen King’s 1408 Welcome to Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel
Cinemablend · Feb 12 Stargate SG-1 Star Saw Something Pretty Familiar At The Olympics, And Fans Were Quick To Join The ‘Chevron’ Fun It's just missing a few chevrons...
Evening Standard · Jan 14 Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 ‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said projects by MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables could create 460 jobs in the coming years.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 ‘New chapter’ for Grangemouth as biotech firm breaks ground on site MiAlgae’s plans to make fish-free Omega 3 supplements on the site could support more than 300 jobs over the coming years.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Report detailing risk to UK gas security was not one to bury on budget day Facts in Neso’s stark assessment have been ignored for years – yet running out could be government-toppling event
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 Energy minister says UK must ‘do whatever it takes’ to avoid gas supply crisis Official advisers urge government to address situation that could mean homes and businesses going without on coldest days
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 Dave Franco talks down ‘nepo-sibling’ status: ‘If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared’ ‘Together’ star is the younger brother of actor James Franco