March 14, 2026

Energy

Energy

Energy drinks warning as ‘hidden’ caffeine could increase stroke risk

NHS medics issued an alert in the British Medical Journal after a fit man in his 50s who drank eight cans a day, unaware of the hidden dangers, suffered a life-changing stroke Experts now suspect the interaction between chemicals contained in popular drinks is boosting the effects of caffeine(Image: Getty Images) Drinking too many energy

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Simple ways to stay warm without turning heating on to keep energy bills down

Energy bills have now gone up which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity this winter. 7 things you should do before turning the heating on Energy bills for millions of households will increase this winter due to the Ofgem price cap rising by two per cent in October coupled with

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Common kitchen gadget named the worst offender for high energy bills in UK homes

Which? has warned that this common household appliance is a major energy drain Andrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer and Ambarish Awale Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer 12:03, 09 Dec 2025 Experts have warned that a common kitchen appliance could be quietly raising energy bills across the UK.(Image: Getty Images) Brits are being cautioned that

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Northern Ireland energy provider announces 4% rise in electricity tariff from New Year

A typical Budget Energy credit customer will see their annual bill rise by £47 An NI energy provider has announced an electricity price rise from January 2026(Image: Getty) An energy provider in Northern Ireland has announced an electricity price rise from the New Year. Budget Energy is set to increase its electricity tariff by 4%

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Martin Lewis delighted with government energy bill change

This could lower the standing charge rate for millions of users. A standing charge is one of the costs that is included in your electricity and gas bill. It is also included in the energy price cap. Why is the standing charge controversial? Your energy supplier will charge you a standing charge cost each day,

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Energy shake-up: a load of hot air?

“SHOVEL-READY” clean energy projects will jump the queue to connect to the National Grid on Monday under major reforms that open the door to “rampant profiteering, corruption and chaos,” according to campaigners. The public body responsible for Britain’s electricity and gas networks has ditched its first-come-first-served system to prioritise schemes that help Labour meet its Net

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Hawai‘i Energy program secures 3-year, $127M contract to continue conservation work : Maui Now

Caroline Carl, executive director of Hawaiʻi Energy. (Credit: Hawaiʻi Energy) Leidos, the state’s Hawai‘i Energy program administrator, has been awarded a new three-year contract by the Public Utilities Commission to continue managing Hawai‘i’s energy conservation efforts, according to an announcement on Thursday. Program leaders say Hawai‘i Energy remains an essential resource for reducing electricity costs,

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Common kitchen counter-top gadget ranked ‘most energy-hungry’ in UK homes

These small yet common appliances use more electricity than people may expect Using this device multiple times a day can build up to major energy use over time(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) Brits are being warned that an item found in nearly every kitchen across the UK could be quietly bumping up energy

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Uswitch says changing one TV setting helps ‘save money on energy bills’

The price comparison website shared advice for homeowners looking to reduce their energy consumption 09:28, 08 Dec 2025Updated 09:28, 08 Dec 2025 Uswitch shared the energy-saving tip online (stock photo)(Image: Getty) Winter is often expensive for UK households, as the cold weather drives up energy usage and bills. While it’s not usually possible to prevent

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why fixing one means fixing them all

South Africa faces serious water, energy and food problems. Drought, overuse and ageing infrastructure strain water supplies. Coal-fired electricity is not sustainable in the long term and causes high greenhouse gas emissions. Tens of millions of people can’t afford enough food because of rising prices. These crises are interconnected: water is needed to grow food

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