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Britain’s electricity system is ‘highly resilient’, says minister

Michael Shanks said the UK was not affected by the power cuts in Spain and Portugal but the Government continues to prepare for ‘all eventualities’.

The Independent UK

SNP by-election candidate says she will ‘build on legacy’ of Christina McKelvie

THE SNP’s candidate for a key upcoming by-election has said she will “stand up for the community” like Christina McKelvie did ...

The National (Scotland)

UK ministers vow to tackle forced labour in supply chains to mollify MPs

Pledge comes after Labour MPs were whipped to remove legal protections from Great British Energy bill

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Low-carbon future for Grangemouth requires £3.5bn investment, report says

The £1.5 million Project Willow study sets out nine options for the industrial cluster.

Evening Standard

The Weirdest Body-Horror Thriller Of The Year Marries Two Unlikely Genres

Body horror meets millennial rom-com in 'Together,' a weird and weirdly entertaining snapshot of codependent relationships between Alison Brie and Dave Franco.

Inverse

GB Energy board set to meet for first time in Scotland

The board of GB Energy is scheduled to meet for the first time in Scotland to discuss "scaling up and kickstarting investments"

The National (Scotland)

Great British Energy board to meet for first time in Scotland

The board is chaired by Juergen Maier.

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Scottish Labour minister slammed after 'misleading' claim about Scotland's NHS

A Scottish Labour minister has been slammed after making a "misleading" claim about Scotland's NHS ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP demands 'urgent clarification' over Keir Starmer's £200m Grangemouth promise

THE SNP have demanded more details from the Labour Government following Keir Starmer’s pledge of £200 million in investment to help support…

The National (Scotland)

Warning as Rosebank approval could pave the way for a dozen new oil projects

Campaigners have warned the UK Government against allowing two controversial oil and gas projects to proceed as it could pave the way for a dozen…

The National (Scotland)

Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling

Exclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted

The Guardian - UK

Drax is the subsidy show that goes on and on

Government cranks handle again for group owning Yorkshire power plant because cheaper generating capacity not in place

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of North Sea jobs at risk because of Government’s zealotry, Tories say

Shadow environment minister Andrew Bowie pressed the Government on its plans for Rosebank and Jackdaw.

Evening Standard

New subsidies for Drax that ‘halve’ payments for burning wood for power

New rules for the huge wood-pellet burning power station will also improve sustainability, Government says.

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The National (Scotland)

Question Time sees Labour accused of 'spiteful' oil plot to block independence

A LABOUR minister was dealt devastating blows by the Question Time audience in Glasgow – with one member of the public accusing the party of a…

The National (Scotland)

Who is on BBC Question Time live in Glasgow tonight?

BBC’S Question Time is set to come to Glasgow on Thursday night with presenter Fiona Bruce set to head the show ...

Total Film

New body horror movie starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score – as first reviews call it "weird" and "unhinged"

Together has won over critics

The Guardian - US

Together review – codependent relationship body horror is a fun ride

Real-life husband and wife Dave Franco and Alison Brie play a couple put to the ultimate test in a slickly and sickly made thriller

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Michael Shanks unable to clarify how many jobs GB Energy will create

ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has insisted the UK Government’s ambition for GB Energy to deliver 1000 jobs “has not changed” despite reports…

Evening Standard

Minister: Extremist scaremongering to suggest UK close to experiencing blackouts

Michael Shanks made the claim as MPs on the Conservative benches raised concerns over the Government’s approach to energy supplies.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour minister squirms as BBC digs up his own Waspi women pledges

SCOTTISH Labour MP Michael Shanks was challenged by his own constituent live on the BBC on Wednesday as he defended the UK Government’s decision…

The National (Scotland)

Wee Ginger Dug: Labour won't listen – except when their ambition's on the line

THE Scottish Government has announced that it will introduce a scheme to support pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment ...

The Independent UK

Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy

Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.

Evening Standard

Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ policy will not alter UK net-zero ambition – minister

Donald Trump pledged ‘drill, baby, drill’ on the US presidential election campaign trail.

Evening Standard

UK urged to rule out allowing wind turbines ‘controlled by hostile states’

Mingyang Smart Energy Group has received priority status from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council for a proposed manufacturing plant.

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