UK plans to cut industrial electricity bills by up to 25% mark a key step to support manufacturers, as high energy costs continue to raise concerns over competitiveness and investment.

A new UK government contract with Rolls-Royce SMR marks a key step toward deploying small modular reactors, as nuclear power gains momentum in the country’s clean energy plans.

Heat pumps outselling gas boilers in Germany, ultra-fast EV charging arriving in Europe, and AI mineral dependencies headline this week's round-up of energy and technology shifts.

OpenAI has paused its UK Stargate data centre project, with high electricity costs, grid constraints, and regulatory delays all contributing to the decision, casting doubt on UK AI ambitions.

The UK has approved the 800MW Springwell Solar Farm, its largest solar project, generating enough electricity for 180,000 homes and expanding domestic renewable capacity.

The EPA has revised oil and gas regulations, rolling back 2024 rules to save producers around $2.5 billion over 15 years, easing compliance burdens amid record U.S. output.