They have been blamed for triggering life-threatening heart problems, anxiety and even liver and kidney damage. Yet despite their grim reputation, energy drinks remain hugely popular – with more than a third of adults consuming them regularly. They are even more popular among teenagers, with some surveys suggesting almost 70 per cent drink them – despite
Conflict in the Middle East has seen disruption to global fuel supplies, which in turn, has caused wholesale energy prices to spike. There’s been a lot of volatility in the energy market over the last few years, with households facing high energy bills as a result, so it’s not surprising that current tensions are causing
The UK economy stagnated in January, marking a tepid start to the year even before the conflict in the Middle East triggered a global energy shock. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) fell short of economists’ expectations, showing no growth, despite a Reuters poll forecast of 0.2%. Over the three months to January,
The European Code Against Cancer is right to place air pollution firmly on the policy agenda, as your report highlights (Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say, 6 March). But buying air filters and limiting wood burning at home aren’t solving the issue at its root. If
It was this type of posturing that first brought Mr Wright to the attention of the president’s inner circle. Harold Hamm, the billionaire oil executive who donated millions of dollars to Mr Trump’s campaign and advised on energy issues, pushed for Mr Wright to be tapped for energy secretary. He had been involved in an
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Renewable energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The energy shock caused by the Middle East war was a “Covid moment” for many businesses in forcing them to rethink how they power their operations, the head of global financial services group State Street
IEA orders release of 400m barrels of oil, largest in its history Jillian Ambrose It’s official: the International Energy Agency has ordered the largest release of government oil reserves in its history to help calm the oil price shock triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The world’s energy watchdog said its 32 members had
Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out ditching a planned fuel duty increase in September, as she promised “nothing is off the table” to help consumers with rising energy costs amid the Iran conflict. The chancellor told MPs on the Treasury select committee that options for “targeted support as well as broader measures” were being
Reeves: ‘Nothing off the table’ in terms of energy support for consumers and firms Richard Partington The government is also looking at support schemes for households and businesses hit by the surge in energy prices since the US and Israel began their war on Iran 1 1/2 weeks ago. Reeves said there is “scope” in
Energy firms now have a 90-day rule to follow – or they’ll need to pay customers 11:17, 11 Mar 2026Updated 15:11, 11 Mar 2026 The rules are changing for anyone with a smart meter at home(Image: Getty) The Labour Government has introduced three ‘rules’ for energy providers following a review of how smart meters are