Alongside a ramp up in nuclear power, the British Energy Security Strategy envisages up to 50 GW of offshore wind and 10 GW of hydrogen – half of which would be so-called green hydrogen – by 2030. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.K. government has revealed details of its long
The Foreign Secretary has vowed to crack down on Russian billionaires who live in the UK. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said ministers have come up with a “hit list” of those who are connected to Vladimir Putin. But she refused to say whether Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic was on that list. For the latest developments:
Retired US General David Petraeus says Russia’s strike near the Ukraine-Poland border could possibly spillover into a conflict with NATO, but says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not want to open another front in the war. #Patreaus #CNN #Ukraine
6:00 AM ET The first legs of the Champions League quarterfinals featured contrasting fortunes for the Madrid clubs, wins for Premier League title chasers Manchester City and Liverpool, a chastening loss for defending champions Chelsea and a shock for Bayern Munich. Rob Dawson, Bill Connelly and Derek Rae give their views on the big questions
Scientists have found a “stunningly preserved” leg of a dinosaur, and they believe it is the first fossil linked to the catastrophic asteroid event that wiped out the dinosaurs. The remarkable discovery at the Tanis fossil site in the US State of North Dakota is found to have skin still attached to it. Scientists hope
In this article 700-HK Tencent attempted to create a gaming live streaming giant through the merger of Huya and DouYu, two companies it has a significant stake in. But regulators in China shut the deal down in 2021. Months later, Tencent is shutting down its own game live streaming service Penguin E-Sports. Feature China |
The sister of murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa says she will spend the rest of her life wondering how “vile animal” Koci Selamaj could carry out such a “horrific attack” on her. “How could he do that? How could he hurt my sister?”, Jebina Yasmin Islam said. “I think that will stay with me
Boris Johnson has pledged to “do more” to help people with the rising cost of living after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng admitted the government’s energy security strategy is “more of a medium three, four, five year answer”. Speaking to broadcasters from Hinkley Point C ahead of the release of the energy plan later today, the
The government has been accused of “incoherence” and “missed opportunities” in its Energy Security Strategy, by environmentalists who say it contradicts climate targets and overlooks cheaper, greener and faster alternatives. Policy experts, scientists, fuel poverty groups and campaigners have all picked out energy efficiency as the “missing piece” of the plans, with many pointing to
An “evil” garage worker who attacked primary school teacher Sabina Nessa as she walked through a London park has been jailed for life. Koci Selamaj, 36, was told by a judge he will serve at least 36 years for the “savage” sexually motivated attack. His sentencing heard how Ms Nessa appeared “oblivious” as he ran
Britney Spears has called on US judges to deny a request for her to pay more than $660,000 (£507,000) for fees accrued by her mother during the legal fight over the singer’s conservatorship. As the family’s “sole breadwinner”, the star has “continuously and generously” supported Lynne Spears financially for years, her lawyers argue – and
NASA has shared a stunning image of Saturn’s moon Dione, which appears as a tiny ball compared to the ringed gas giant during a transit. The space agency said the image was captured from a distance of about 2.3 million kilometres, and probably that’s why the moon appears even smaller than its actual size. Scientists
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has admitted the government’s energy security strategy is “more of a medium three, four, five year answer” ahead of its reveal later today. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Kwarteng said it is “right” to say “the strategy is more of a medium term three, four, five year answer”, suggesting there will
Ukraine can “absolutely” win the war against Russia as Moscow continues to struggle to make key breakthroughs, the Pentagon has said. Russian leader Vladimir Putin “has achieved zero of his strategic goals” and is “really only taking control of a small number of population centres”, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. It comes as US officials
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Onshore and offshore wind turbines photographed in Flevoland, the Netherlands. Mischa Keijser | Image Source | Getty Images The wind energy sector had its second best year in 2021 but installations will need to dramatically increase going forward to keep track with net-zero goals, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council.
An “aggressive” fox that bit a congressman and at least eight other people outside the US Capitol has tested positive for rabies. Police managed to apprehend the fox on Tuesday after several reports of attacks around Senate office buildings in Washington DC. It was humanely euthanized the following day so officials could undertake a rabies
Professor Michael Clarke says a shift from winter to spring could hit Russia’s attempt to seize more territory in the south and east of Ukraine. Russian forces have withdrawn from the Kyiv area and will likely be redistributed to the Mariupol and Donbas area once they have recovered. But with the weather warming up, attempts
Former White House photographer Shealah Craighead planned to write a book featuring her photos, but President Trump asked for a portion of the profits in exchange for writing the forward, according to the New York Times. #CNN #News
Network cables are plugged in a server room. Michael Bocchieri | Getty Images Cyber firm Nord Security announced Thursday that it has raised $100 million from investors at a $1.6 billion valuation, making it Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. The company is best known for its VPN product, NordVPN, which costs around $140 a year or
Parents in the UK are being warned to check their children for signs of hepatitis after more than 70 youngsters aged under 10 were diagnosed with the illness. Jaundice, dark urine, itchy skin, muscle and joint pain, loss of appetite and a high temperature are among the symptoms of the inflammatory liver condition. Around 60
Britain is to step up its development of nuclear power under plans to boost the country’s long term energy security while delivering thousands of jobs and cheaper bills. The government said up to eight reactors could be delivered by 2030 – accelerating the pace from one a decade to one a year – as the
A security guard at the British embassy in Berlin suspected of spying for Russia has been extradited from Germany and will appear in a UK court on Thursday, police have said. David Smith, 57, was arrested by German police on 10 August last year and is accused of collecting information from the British embassy in
Part of National Grid will be returned to public ownership under a new plan to help Britain reach its climate targets. The utility company will sell its Electricity System Operator (ESO) arm to the government and will then become part of a new Future System Operator (FSO). The new authority will oversee Britain’s electricity systems
The US has announced sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters. The latest move is partly in response to scenes in Bucha, near Kyiv, where more than 300 bodies have been discovered, including some civilians with their hands tied behind their backs. The US believes many of the Russian president’s assets are hidden
Norway is again breaking electric vehicle adoption records with 82% of new vehicles sold last quarter being battery-electric. Tesla Model Y is leading the charge with a lot of deliveries last month. Norway has been the leading market for electric vehicles in terms of adoption per capita. As many markets are introducing plans to “ban”
A visual representation of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Edward Smith | Getty Images There’s a new and low-cost way to quickly send U.S. digital dollars around the world without a bank. And it’s built on bitcoin. Blockchain start-up Lightning Labs announced Tuesday that it’s launching the Taro protocol, a technology that will route fiat-pegged stablecoins and other
In this article UBER Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks at a product launch event in San Francisco, California on September 26, 2019. Philip Pacheco | AFP via Getty Images Uber is driving ahead with its plan to become a travel “superapp”. The San Francisco-headquartered firm announced Wednesday that it is adding trains, buses, planes and
Boris Johnson has said there is a “limit to the amount of taxpayers’ money” that can be used to address rising bills ahead of launching a long-awaited energy strategy. The government will publish its Energy Security Strategy on Thursday to help tackle soaring energy prices and reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas. But Mr
Ukraine claims its troops have retaken control of the entire territory of the Kyiv region. Sky’s Nick Quraishi and former senior RAF officer Air Vice Marshal Sean Bell analyse what Russia could do next. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us
Exiled Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky discusses President Vladimir Putin’s mindset and what his remaining options are in the war against Ukraine. #CNN #News
The world must cut down greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change, a new UN report has warned. It added that unless emissions peak in the next three years, the world will experience extreme climate events. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said if urgent action
The Treasury has blocked a proposal to expand the energy scheme to upgrade household insulation and energy efficiency, Sky News understands. It had been reported that Number 10 and business ministers were calling for an expansion of the Energy Company Obligation (Eco) scheme – which uses money raised from a levy on energy bills to