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‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told
Wall insulation installed under two separate schemes was supposed to keep residents warm and dry, but instead left some homes damp and mouldy
UK’s first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
The Briefing Room
What are the consequences of the UK's low productivity growth?
British Gas boss voices concerns over Scotland’s energy jobs
Chris O'Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs.
Faisal Islam: Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget
The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.
Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.
British Gas boss voices concerns over Scotland’s energy jobs
Chris O'Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs.
PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.