Some households with smart meters could be eligible for discounts if they cut their use of electricity between 5 and 6pm today. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is, for the first time, activating the “demand flexibility service (DFS)” – which allows it to access additional flexibility when national demand is at its highest
Nadhim Zahawi settled his tax issue with HMRC while he was serving as chancellor, a government source has told Sky News. Questions about the now Tory chairman’s deal with tax authorities have continued, even after he released a statement to “address some of the confusion about my finances”. On Saturday he admitted he paid what
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to ride a flying electric surfboard but have been put off by what looks like a steep learning curve, then you’ll want to check out Awake’s new VINGA 3 electric hydrofoil board. The company just launched the eFoil board as a beginner friendly platform for newcomers to the
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that without further action, humanity was on course for a global temperature increase of 2.8 degrees Ceslius. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned fossil fuel giants for ignoring their own climate science, accusing the oil and gas industry of seeking
At the height of the partygate saga, a joke went round Westminster that every time the sense of crisis began to escalate, Boris Johnson would get on the phone to the Ukrainian President to arrange another trip to Kyiv. Perhaps old habits die hard, as this weekend saw the classic Johnson double-header of a Sunday
Speaking exclusively to Sky News, Taiwan’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, says he thinks it’s more likely China will invade Taiwan in 2027. “To me, 2027 is the year that we need to watch out for,” he said. His words come at a time when tensions across the Taiwan Strait are at the highest they’ve been
Immigration records obtained by CNN contradict George Santos (R-NY) claims that his mother was in New York during the attacks of September 11, 2001. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports. Then, CNN’s Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins discuss with political commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin and Scott Jennings. #CNN #News
Jan 21, 2023 Ed Reed, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowl selection with the Baltimore Ravens, announced Saturday he will no longer be the head coach at Bethune-Cookman. Reed was tearful during a 15-minute goodbye in front of players and parents. “We’ve been around here trying to change things,” Reed said. “My vision
A man suspected of killing 10 people in a Chinese New Year mass shooting in California fatally shot himself in his van as officers closed in. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the man was found dead in the vehicle he used to flee the scene of an attempted second shooting. The suspected gunman
Jan 20, 2023 The 2023 NHL All-Star class gained 12 new members on Thursday night. But of the original 32, four — Matthew Tkachuk, Johnny Gaudreau, Nazem Kadri and Kevin Fiala — were added to their current teams this past offseason via trade or free agency. However, not every deal works out that well. This
The city of Bakhmut is almost under siege. As you approach, the rumbling percussion of artillery echoes all around – it’s the sound of a coming storm. The first thing that draws your eye is the smoke from shelling in the centre, spiralling up against a bruised skyline. Russia‘s advance is choking routes into this
Sarah, Duchess of York has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at a memorial to celebrate her life, calling her Sissie and sharing an anecdote about her late mother-in-law, the Queen. The duchess was one of many paying tribute to the star on the front lawn at Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday. For
Labour is calling for an investigation into the BBC appointment process for its chair following “sleaze” claims. The man currently in the top role, Richard Sharp, allegedly helped Boris Johnson secure a loan guarantee before being recommended for the job. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has written to the Commissioner for Public Appointments, William Shawcross
Kylie Jenner has revealed her son’s new name and shared the first photos of his face. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star announced in an Instagram post that her 11-month-old son, who she shares with rapper Travis Scott, is now called Aire. Originally given the name Wolf Webster, the couple decided to change it
Ghislaine Maxwell has repeated claims that a photograph showing Prince Andrew with his arm around Virginia Giuffre is “fake”. The 61-year-old was speaking from a Florida prison, where she is serving a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of luring young girls to massage rooms for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to molest between 1994 and
The bank executive who helped to transform Virgin Money into one of Britain’s biggest high street lenders has landed a role at the helm of a British-based digital wealth manager. Sky News understands that Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia will on Monday be unveiled as chair of Moneyfarm. Dame Jayne-Anne’s appointment will ignite speculation that Moneyfarm, which
The foreign secretary has evaded answering questions on the latest ‘sleaze’ allegations surrounding Boris Johnson to hit the Conservative Party. James Cleverly was asked about a claim that the BBC chairman Richard Sharp helped the former prime minister arrange a guarantee on a loan of up to £800,000, weeks before he was then recommended for
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The chief of the world’s largest oil company is worried about global crude supplies. Current market dynamics — such as China’s slowdown and an aviation sector that is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic — have kept demand relatively subdued, but that is set to change soon. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser fears the world
Ten people have been killed in a shooting during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in California, police have confirmed. During a news conference, Captain Andrew Meyer said at least another 10 people are being treated in local hospitals and their conditions ranged from critical to stable. Follow here for live updates The gunman is still
Sky News has obtained access to extraordinary live radio interactions between fighter jets in Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone, known as the ADIZ. The transmissions give a unique insight into the tensions playing out between China and the island nation. Read the full story here – https://news.sky.com/story/the-remote-place-with-a-unique-insight-into-a-potentially-perilous-standoff-between-taiwan-and-china-12789922 #skynews #taiwan #china SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel
CNN’s Jean Casarez and criminal defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant discuss what investigators found in Brian Kohberger’s home. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students. He has yet to enter a plea in the case. #CNN #News
Beyonce has taken to the stage for her first performance since 2018 at a private hotel launch event in Dubai – and was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy at one point for a duet. The 41-year-old US star put on a 90-minute set for the concert at the unveiling of Atlantis The Royal, billed
Grant Shapps has launched a crackdown on energy suppliers, following reports some are not doing enough to support vulnerable customers amid the cost of living crisis. The Business and Energy Secretary has written a letter to energy suppliers, telling them to stop the practice of forced fitting prepayment meters as the answer to families struggling
Six further documents containing classification markings have been found at US President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware, his lawyer has said. Bob Bauer said the Justice Department conducted the search at Mr Biden‘s Wilmington residence on Friday, which he said lasted approximately 13 hours. In a statement, Mr Bauer said the Justice Department “took possession
The Labour Party has reported Boris Johnson to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. It comes after allegations BBC chairman Richard Sharp helped the former prime minister to arrange a guarantee on a loan of up to £800,000 just weeks before he was selected for his current job. Anneliese Dodds, the Labour chair, has written again
California is set to join a number of other cities and states in the US offering rebates and tax credits for electric bicycles. California’s Electric Bicycle Incentives Project has been over a year in the making, and we recently saw new updates to the planned rebates. The updates come after an end of the year
Just weeks before crypto lender Genesis filed for bankruptcy, three former employees of the company had secured millions of dollars for a new crypto hedge fund, according to correspondence viewed by CNBC. Matt Ballensweig, who left Genesis in September after more than five years at the firm, sent a message to a prospective investor in
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has vowed to rid Africa’s most populous nation of endemic corruption and widespread insecurity if he wins the upcoming election. Recent polls have shown Mr Obi coming from nowhere to lead the crowded field, ahead of the ruling party’s candidate Bola Tinubu. His supporters say if he wins it will
Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death has not yet been determined after an initial autopsy examination, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains that there could be a multitude of reasons for the deferral. #CNN #News
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google Anindito Mukherjee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Google employees are scrambling for answers from leadership and from colleagues as the company undergoes a massive layoff. On Friday, Alphabet-owned Google announced it was cutting 12,000 employees, roughly 6% of the full-time workforce. While employees had been bracing for a potential layoff,
Actor Jeremy Renner revealed that he broke more than 30 bones following a snow plough accident which left him in intensive care. Posting on social media on Saturday, the 52-year-old, said that 2023 started with “tragedy” for his entire family, after the 6,500kg ‘PistenBully’ left him with “30 plus broken bones” on New Years Day.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fought back tears as he met with the families of those killed in a helicopter crash in a Kyiv suburb earlier this week. At the sombre service in Kyiv, Mr Zelenskyy and his wife, first lady Olena Zelenska, laid flowers on seven coffins draped in the blue and yellow flag of