A new hub in Birmingham, funded by a £2m donation, aims to tackle child poverty and food waste by delivering millions of meals and providing skills training. It's a key part of King Charles's national vision.
Octopus Energy, OVO and EDF are giving away free heated blankets and other gadgets to help UK households cut bills this winter. Find out how to apply.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to launch 'Zero Bills' homes, eliminating energy costs for a decade using green tech. The ambitious plan targets 100,000 UK households by 2030.
OVO Energy is helping families save up to £360 a year by giving away free energy-saving products at community events across the UK. Learn how to access support.
Plans for a major 99MW battery energy storage system in Staffordshire have been unanimously refused by councillors following nearly 150 objections over fire risks and Green Belt impact. Read the full story.
Chocolatier crafts giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new banking hub in Essex. Discover the sweet link between cash, history, and Christmas tradition.
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
Major suppliers like Octopus and British Gas have confirmed the £150 discount for fixed deal customers from April. Experts urge others to follow suit to prevent consumer confusion this winter.
Octopus Energy celebrates a 'company first' as one million customers benefit from new smart meters in 2025, unlocking cheaper tariffs and greater grid flexibility. Discover how this milestone is saving money and supporting green energy.
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy confirm Budget savings will be applied automatically in April. Uswitch urges other suppliers to provide clarity to households.
Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall by around £150 from April 2026 as E.ON Next, Octopus Energy and British Gas pledge to pass on government cost reductions. Find out how you'll benefit.
Octopus Energy has dramatically accelerated its refund process, with customers now able to receive energy credit payments back to their bank accounts in as little as one day. Learn how to claim yours.
Construction is underway on Oldham's first solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth. The council-funded project will generate clean energy for 310 homes and create local green jobs. Read more about this major step for the borough's Green New Deal.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
OVO Energy advises UK households that reducing thermostat temperature by just one degree could cut £90 from yearly bills. Learn more simple tips to slash costs.
Amazon-owned tech firm Veeqo has launched its new global headquarters in Swansea's 71/72 Kingsway, marking a £150m+ investment and tripling its workforce to over 200. Discover how this Welsh success story is driving growth.
Octopus Energy advises adjusting your boiler's flow temperature to save up to £65 on energy bills this Christmas. Learn the simple settings for combi and system boilers.
Octopus Energy advises customers to adjust their boiler's flow temperature to between 55°C and 60°C, potentially saving £65 on energy bills. The firm also announces the spin-off of its tech arm, Kraken.
UK energy regulator Ofgem greenlights a £28 billion network upgrade. Find out how this impacts your bills and the push for renewable energy.
Birmingham City Council's new Local Plan proposes 15 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield for housing, with over 8,200 potential homes. Public consultation extended to December 19.
A new Community Litter Hub opens in Wickford, Essex, supporting volunteers tackling litter. In its launch clean-up, over 300kg of waste, including hazardous materials, was removed from just 500 metres of roadside.
Jake Bedson, the new manager of Brentwood Theatre, discusses his vision to modernise the venue and turn it into a creative hub for the whole of Essex. Listen to the full interview.
Yardley Green Road in Bordesley Green was hit by significant flooding after heavy rain. Police urged drivers to avoid the area, but some motorists braved the waters. More rain is forecast.
First Minister Eluned Morgan hails the Wales Investment Summit as a major economic catalyst, securing £16bn in projects from AI data centres to carbon capture. Discover how Wales is positioning itself as a global tech and green energy leader.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.